SunOpta has announced the appointment of Shan Atkins to its board of directors. Atkins joins as an independent director and brings more than three decades of broad business experience to SunOpta.
This includes development and execution of strategic plans for major retail organisations, expertise in finance and accounting, and experience as a director of other publicly traded corporations in the US and Canada. Her appointment increases the total number of company directors to 11, including nine independent directors.
“We are delighted to have Shan Atkins join our board, bringing her extensive business and strategic development and broad public company experience to SunOpta,” said Alan Murray, chair of the board. “This appointment is consistent with our ongoing efforts to enhance our board of directors with qualified, independent candidates who can bring a wealth of related experience to our business.”
Atkins has been a managing director of Chetrum Capital, a private investment firm, since 2001. From 1996 to 2001, Atkins held various positions with Sears Roebuck & Co, a major retailer, being promoted to executive vice president in 1999.
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