Whole Earth Brands, Inc. Appoints Michael Franklin to its Board of Directors
August 25 2022 - 4:05PM
Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global
food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium
plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today
announced the appointment of Michael Franklin to the Company’s
Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective August 25, 2022.
Following Mr. Franklin’s appointment, the Board will consist of
eight members.
Irwin D. Simon, Executive Chairman, commented,
“We are excited to announce the appointment of Michael to our
Board. We look forward to his future contributions as we continue
to execute on our growth strategy plans.”
Mr. Franklin is currently a Partner at Mariposa
Capital LLC (“Mariposa”), a Miami-based family investment firm
focused on long-term value creation across various industries,
including CPG. In his role at Mariposa, Mr. Franklin actively
supports operational improvements and M&A execution. Michael
serves as a board member of Royal Oak Enterprises LLC and Curio
Brands Holdings LLC. Prior to joining Mariposa, Mr. Franklin served
as a private investor at Viking Global Investors LP. He started his
career in investment banking at Centerview Partners LLC. Mr.
Franklin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the
University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business.
About Whole Earth Brands
Whole Earth Brands is a global food company
enabling healthier lifestyles and providing access to premium
plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods through
our diverse portfolio of trusted brands and delicious products,
including Whole Earth Sweetener®, Wholesome®, Swerve®, Pure Via®,
Equal® and Canderel®. With food playing a central role in people’s
health and wellness, Whole Earth Brands’ innovative product
pipeline addresses the growing consumer demand for more dietary
options, baking ingredients and taste profiles. Our world-class
global distribution network is the largest provider of plant-based
sweeteners in more than 100 countries with a vision to expand our
portfolio to responsibly meet local preferences. We are committed
to helping people enjoy life’s everyday moments and the
celebrations that bring us together. For more information on how we
“Open a World of Goodness®,” please visit
www.WholeEarthBrands.com.
Contacts:
Investor Relations Contacts:Whole Earth
Brands312-840-5001investor@wholeearthbrands.com
ICRJeff Sonnek646-277-1263jeff.sonnek@icrinc.com
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