Jamieson Wellness Inc. Announces Appointment of New Director
27 March 2019 - 7:05AM
Business Wire
Jamieson Wellness Inc. (“Jamieson Wellness” or the “Company”)
(TSX:JWEL), Canada’s number one manufacturer and marketer of
branded vitamins, minerals and supplements, announced today that
former P&G Canada President Tim Penner has been appointed to
the Company’s Board of Directors.
“As Jamieson Wellness continues to grow as a public company,
Board support in areas such as international brand expansion,
M&A and global supply chain is increasingly important,” said
David Williams, Chairman of the Board. “We have no doubt that the
expertise that Mr. Penner brings in these areas will be a great
resource for the Board and the management team as we seek to
achieve our mission of becoming the world’s most successful and
trusted health and wellness company.”
Mr. Penner served as President of Procter & Gamble Inc.
(Canada) from 1999 to 2011, when he retired after 33 years with the
company. He has extensive international experience, as Vice
President of P&G’s Health and Beauty Care business in the UK
and Ireland, and later as Vice President of P&G’s North
American Tissue/Towel business in Cincinnati, Ohio. He currently
serves as a Director and Chair of the HR Committee for Intact
Financial. He is Board Chair of MaRS Innovation and Chair of the
Finance and Audit Committee at SickKids Hospital. He is also
currently a Director at Club Coffee and The Beer Store.
Mr. Penner is past Chair of the YMCA of Greater Toronto, GS-1
and Food & Consumer Products of Canada. He served on the
Conference Board of Canada, the Board of the Youth Challenge Fund
and Career Bridge and was Chair of the United Way of Greater
Toronto 2007 Campaign, after serving as Deputy Chair for 2006.
“As the former leader of a large consumer company I am excited
to join the Board of this remarkable consumer-focused company,”
said Mr. Penner. “Jamieson is one of the strongest brands in the
country, and I look forward to working with the Board to leverage
my 33 years of experience to further its growth in Canada and
around the world.”
About Jamieson Wellness
Jamieson Wellness is dedicated to improving the world's health
and wellness with its portfolio of innovative natural health
brands. Established in 1922, Jamieson is the Company's heritage
brand and Canada's #1 consumer health brand. Jamieson Wellness
manufactures and markets sports nutrition products and specialty
supplements under its Progressive, Precision and Iron Vegan brands.
The Company also markets products by Lorna Vanderhaeghe Health
Solutions (LVHS), the #1 women's natural health focused brand in
Canada.
Source: Jamieson Wellness Inc.
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