AgraFlora Organics International Inc. announced that Fiona Fitzmaurice has been appointed as AgraFlora’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective May 1, 2021, subject to the final acceptance of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”). Ms. Fitzmaurice is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 14 years of experience in accounting and financial control, serving both private companies and public issuers throughout her career. AgraFlora’s former CFO, Peter Nguyen, has amicably agreed to depart the Company in order to facilitate Ms. Fitzmaurice’s transition as the new steward of AgraFlora’s finances.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome Fiona to AgraFlora’s management team as we continue to evolve the Company’s streamlined corporate strategy and execute on our near-term goal of generating revenues from our core assets,” said Elise Coppens, CEO of AgraFlora. “I would like to thank Peter for his contributions to the Company and his assistance with respect to my own onboarding process, and I appreciate his professionalism during this time of transition,” added Ms. Coppens.
Ms. Fitzmaurice has previously been appointed as CFO of companies that include but are not limited to MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd., Pasofino Gold and Mojave Jane Brands. Accordingly, Fiona has extensive experience with corporate audits, prospectus filings, private placements, financings and corporate acquisitions. As the foundation of her knowledge base, Ms. Fitzmaurice holds a bachelors’ degree in accounting and finance from Athlone Institute of Technology in Athlone, Ireland.
AgraFlora Organics International Inc. is a cannabis company building shareholder value through the development of revenue-generating, operated assets in the global cannabis industry. AgraFlora is focused primarily on the Canadian cannabis industry – the world’s most advanced and regulated legal cannabis market. For more information about AgraFlora, please visit agraflora.ca and its profile page on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
