News Release - Montreal, Quebec – March 11th, 2023: KaleMart24, the fresh new concept—positioned to become “the Whole Foods of convenience stores”— has appointed M. Adam Kozak and M. Lorenzo Di Nino as Advisory Board members. Their expertise, skills, knowledge and previous senior experiences at Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) will be of great value to the company.
About Adam Kozak
Strategic public company CFO at Sol Cuisine (TSXV: VEG) where he led $125M exit and Terrascend (CSE: TER) where he led M&A with over $300M in transaction value. Previously he has spent over 10 years at Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) where he held progressive roles. He was also the CFO of a leading energy drink direct store distributor in Ontario and British Columbia.
About Lorenzo Di Nino
Lorenzo brings distinctive experience from over a decade of experience at Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L), holding in senior roles, most notably as Category director of natural foods shelf stable beverages, as well as sales experience on the customer facing side at ACE Bakery and Weston Foods. His experience in sales, supply chain management, strategic negotiations, category management and a true understanding of the customer, will be a valued asset to the advisory board.
About KaleMart24
KaleMart24 is breaking through the mold of c-stores being associated with junk food by offering healthier choices that cater to a mobile savvy younger generation. KaleMart24 is bringing excitement and fun to the c-store shopping experience by introducing a sustainable c-store chain that makes shopping for organic and healthy foods incredibly fun, with the homey feel of a market, yet the modern elegance of an upscale c-store — more lifestyle brands with high quality fresh food and beverage products. Curating specialty brands and products, KaleMart24 includes all the usual sections of a c-store, along with a small personal care section, and even a small organic pet section. For more information about KaleMart24, visit www.KaleMart24.com
For further information, please contact:
Oussama (Sam) Saoudi
Chief Executive Officer and Director
514.452.5053
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