Agra Ventures Ltd. announced that David Grand has been appointed as company's new Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2022, subject to the final acceptance of the Canadian Securities Exchange. Based in Ontario, Mr. Grand is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of progressive experience in several industries from leading high-growth startups to national companies. AGRA's outgoing CEO, Elise Coppens, will remain with the Company as a member of its Board of Directors.

Previously, David was the founder and former CEO of Muskoka Grown Limited from 2013 to 2020; the Chief Financial Director of GenCanna from 2014 to 2015; the President & Managing Director of the Private Client Division at Hampton Securities Limited from 2012-2014; and the Head of Retail Sales at Octagon Capital Corporation from 2004 to 2010. Mr. Grand is a strategist with strong business acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset. He has an excellent work ethic with the ability to take an idea from concept to execution, and is comfortable making key business decisions.

David has a strong ability to connect with people, with a proven track record of fundraising, as well as being a mentor to employees.