Jamieson Wellness Inc. announced the appointment of François Vimard to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Vimard is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 30 years of grocery retail experience, including 22 years at Empire Company. During his tenure at Empire, Mr. Vimard served as Chief Financial Officer from 2007 to 2014, and was appointed interim President and Chief Executive Officer in 2016, a position which he held until his retirement from the company in 2017.

Mr. Vimard is a seasoned board member who currently serves as chair of the Board of Kruger Products Inc. He also serves on the boards of GS1 Canada, a not-for-profit company that manages global barcode standards, and Andrew Peller LTD. He previously served on the board for Market GoodFood (FOOD). Mr. Vimard’s appointment to the Jamieson Wellness Board of Directors is effective as of July 1, 2023. He will also serve as a member of the Company’s Audit Committee.