HEXO Announces Strategic Executive Changes
October 18 2021 - 6:00AM
HEXO Corp. ("HEXO" or the "Company") (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO)
today announced the departure of Sebastien St-Louis, Co-Founder and
Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, as the Company
completes a strategic reorganization.
"On behalf of the entire organization, I would
like to thank Sebastien for his tremendous impact on the Canadian
cannabis industry. Through his years of dedication, he has helped
build HEXO into a market leader in Canada," said Dr. Michael
Munzar, Chair of the Board. “The Board has established a Special
Committee for Succession to identify a new CEO with the experience
to defend HEXO's position as a market leader in Canada and secure
our place as a top-three global cannabis company."
The Company's next leader will be
well-positioned to integrate HEXO's recent transformative
acquisitions and leverage the Company's lean production
capabilities, solid brands and robust product offering to lead HEXO
through its next phase of strategic evolution.
"Building HEXO from the ground-up to become
number one in Canada has been the highlight of my career," said
Sebastien St-Louis. "Without question, HEXO's future is bright – I
am so proud of the team we established, the brands we launched, and
the loyalty our customers have shown us. As a significant
shareholder I look forward to the Company’s next exciting stage of
growth."
The Special Committee of the Board for
Succession is in advanced discussions with a preferred CEO
candidate and expects to make an announcement in the coming
days.
HEXO also announced the resignation of the
Company's Chief Operating Officer, Donald Courtney, and thanks him
for his significant contributions over the last three years.
Through his leadership, the Company has significantly improved its
operational excellence by increasing scale and automation. Don will
remain as COO until a suitable replacement is identified.
About HEXO
HEXO is an award-winning licensed producer of
innovative products for the global cannabis market. HEXO serves the
Canadian recreational market with a brand portfolio including HEXO,
Redecan, UP Cannabis, Namaste Original Stash, 48North, Trail Mix,
Bake Sale, REUP and Latitude brands, and the medical market in
Canada, Israel and Malta. The Company also serves the Colorado
market through its Powered by HEXO® strategy and Truss CBD USA, a
joint venture with Molson Coors. With the completion of HEXO's
recent acquisitions of Redecan and 48North, HEXO is a leading
cannabis products company in Canada by recreational market share.
For more information, please visit www.HEXOcorp.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking information and
forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable
securities laws (“forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking
statements are based on certain expectations and assumptions and
are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other
factors that could cause actual events, results, performance and
achievements to differ materially from those anticipated in these
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not
be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
The Company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the
extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking
statements as a result of new information or future events, or for
any other reason.
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