HEXO Corp. is strengthening its commitment towards research and innovation by appointing Veronique Hamel as its Chief Innovation Officer. With global experience in new product development Ms. Hamel is well positioned to develop research strategy and oversee HEXO Corp’s research and innovation pipeline. Throughout her career spanning over 25 years, Veronique Hamel has developed expertise in innovation through leadership roles in research and development, new product development, marketing, and business development for global consumer goods and pharmaceutical companies in Europe, the U.S. and Canada. Most recently, Veronique has built strong, innovative teams in Canada at Church & Dwight Canada, Bausch & Lomb and Bausch Health Companies Inc.