High Liner Foods Announces Resignation of President and Chief Executive Officer, Rod Hepponstall

LUNENBURG, NS,- High Liner Foods Incorporated (TSX: HLF) ("High Liner Foods" or the "Company") announced today that the Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Rod Hepponstall, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective on or before January 2, 2024. The Company will begin a comprehensive internal and external search for a President and CEO.

Mr. Hepponstall has acted as director, President and Chief Executive Officer of High Liner Foods since May, 2018 and the board of directors would like to thank him for his years of service to the Company. Mr. Hepponstall will collaborate with the Company on a transition plan, and the Company will provide more information in due course.