Richard Mavrinac

Director
Chair of the Audit Committee
Member of the Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committee
Member of the Conflicts Review Committee
Member of the Strategic Growth Committee

Mr. Mavrinac served as the Chief Financial Officer of George Weston Limited and the Executive Vice-President of Loblaw Companies Limited, two of Canada’s largest companies operating in the retail grocery and bakery sectors, from 2003 to 2007. As Chief Financial Officer of George Weston Limited, Mr. Mavrinac’s experience encompassed all aspects of finance, including overall responsibility for financial reporting, treasury, risk management, pension and benefits, investor relations, taxation and acquisitions and divestitures. Mr. Mavrinac began his career with Loblaw Companies Limited in 1982 as Director of Taxation, subsequently holding a variety of financial positions within the company. In 1996, Mr. Mavrinac assumed the role of Senior Vice-President, Finance for George Weston Limited and Loblaw Companies Limited.

Mr. Mavrinac is currently a member of the board of directors of Roots Corporation and formerly a member of the board of directors of TerrAscend and Gage Growth Corp., and brings experience in the retail and cannabis sectors to the Board. Mr. Mavrinac received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto in 1975 and began his career with Peat Marwick Mitchell Chartered Accountants after receiving his Chartered Accountant designation in 1978.