Benzinga | May 3, 2021 06:07AM EDT

Organigram CEO Steps Away From Role, Will Continue to Act as a Special Advisor to the Board of Directors; Interim Leadership Appointed

The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Organigram Holdings Inc. ("Organigram" or the "Company") (TSX:OGI) (NASDAQ:OGI) has confirmed that Greg Engel is stepping away from his role as CEO effective today, however he will continue to act as a special advisor to the Board through a transition period. The Board is grateful for the contributions Greg has made since joining the Company in 2017.

Peter Amirault, current Board chairman, has been appointed by the Board to serve as executive chair on an interim basis, to oversee day-to-day management of the Company until a new permanent CEO is appointed. During this period, Geoff Machum, chair of the Board's Governance and Nominating Committee, will serve as the independent lead director.