Aurora Cannabis Inc. has appointed Nelson Peltz as a Strategic Advisor. Mr. Peltz and Aurora will work collaboratively and strategically to explore potential partnerships that would be the optimal strategic fit for successful entry into each of Aurora's contemplated market segments. Mr. Peltz will also advise on the Company's global expansion strategy.
"Nelson is a globally recognized business visionary with a strong track record of constructive engagement to generate accelerated, profitable growth and shareholder value across many industry verticals that are of great interest to us," said Terry Booth, CEO.
Mr. Peltz, added, "I believe that Canadian licensed producers, and Aurora in particular, are well positioned to lead in the development of the international cannabis industry as regulations evolve, with a strong, globally replicable operating model. I look forward to working with Terry and the extended Aurora team."
Nelson Peltz
Nelson Peltz is the Chief Executive Officer and a Founding Partner of Trian Fund Management, L.P., a multi-billion dollar investment management firm. Mr. Peltz also currently serves as the non-executive Chairman of The Wendy's Company and as a director of The Procter & Gamble Company, Sysco Corporation, and The Madison Square Garden Company. He was previously a director of H. J. Heinz Company, Legg Mason, Inc., Ingersoll-Rand plc, and Mondelēz International, Inc., among other companies. Mr. Peltz formerly served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Triarc Companies, Inc. which during his tenure owned Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. and the Snapple Beverage Group, as well as other consumer and industrial businesses. Mr. Peltz was also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Triangle Industries, Inc., one of the largest packaging companies in the world and a Fortune 100 industrial company, when that company was acquired by Pechiney, S.A., one of the leading international metals and packaging companies. Mr. Peltz began his business career by joining his family's food distribution business.
For more information:
Aurora Cannabis
P.O. Box 209
Cremona, AB. T0M0R0
1-844-928-7672
auroramj.com