AGI Announces Board Chair and Committee Chair Appointments
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX: AFN) ('AGI', the 'Company', 'we', or 'our') announced today the appointment of Daniel Halyk as Chair of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Halyk succeeds the outgoing Chair, Janet Giesselman, who stepped down prior to this year's Annual General Meeting and who had served in the Board Chair role since 2023.
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'Dan is a thoughtful, strategic leader with diverse skills that will be highly valuable for AGI as we execute our strategy,' said Paul Householder, President & CEO of AGI. 'Dan's extensive operational experience will be a tremendous asset for the Company as we implement our global growth plans. I look forward to partnering closely with Dan and the entire Board to deliver on our commitments to shareholders, customers, and employees. We are equally grateful to Janet for her steady leadership and commitment to AGI over the past ten plus years.'
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'It's an honor to take on this role at such an important time for AGI,' commented Daniel Halyk. 'AGI has some exciting opportunities to grow its business and enhance shareholder returns. I'm committed to supporting the leadership team and working with my fellow Board members to deliver meaningful, positive business outcomes while providing appropriate governance and oversight.'
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In addition, several other Committee Chair appointments were made to further strengthen Board oversight and will serve to support the Company in the execution of its strategic plan. These include:
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'These leadership appointments mark an important step forward in AGI's commitment to strong governance and shareholder returns,' remarked Mr. Halyk. 'On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I'd like to thank our shareholders for their trust and support.'
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AGI Company Profile
AGI is a provider of the equipment and solutions required to support the efficient storage, transport, and processing of food globally. AGI has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy and distributes its product worldwide.
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