Debbie
Simpson, CFO, has decided to depart the Company November 1, 2019
MISSISSAUGA, ON,
Aug. 19,
2019 /CNW/ - Maple Leaf
Foods, Inc. ("Maple Leaf" or the "Company") (TSX: MFI)
announced today that Debbie Simpson,
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has decided to leave her position
effective November 1, 2019, following
a transition period that will lead to the appointment of a new
CFO.
Simpson joined the Company 12 years ago and has served as
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the last five years. An executive
search is underway for her successor.
"This is an inflection point in my career and the
right time both personally and professionally for me to take
on a new challenge in a new industry," Simpson said. "I have
enjoyed my career with Maple Leaf immensely. In the process, I have
worked alongside a Finance team with great depth and experience and
I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition. "
"Debbie has made a very significant
contribution to Maple Leaf through her executive leadership in
financial management, reporting and strategic initiatives that have
shaped the future of our company," said Michael McCain, President and
CEO. "We have benefited immensely from her
expertise and dedication and wish her the very best as
she pursues her next challenge."
About Maple Leaf Foods
Maple Leaf
Foods is a producer of food products under leading brands including
Maple Leaf®, Maple Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®,
Schneiders®, Schneiders® Country Naturals®, Mina®, Greenfield
Natural Meat Co.®, Lightlife™, Field Roast Grain Meat Co.™ and
Swift®. Maple Leaf employs approximately 12,500 people and does
business in Canada, the U.S. and Asia. The Company is
headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario and its shares
trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MFI).
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SOURCE Maple Leaf Foods Inc.