eptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (“Neptune” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:NEPT), a consumer-packaged goods company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced the promotion of Lisa Gainsborg, currently Neptune’s Financial Controller, to Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, replacing Raymond Silcock who has resigned for personal reasons.
Statement from Neptune Management and Board of Directors:
“Ms. Gainsborg has played a key leadership role in our audit process during her time at Neptune as Financial Controller. She has done an exceptional job of preparing the Company’s financial reporting and is heavily involved in our upcoming quarterly financial results. We expect a seamless transition during this process.”
Ms. Gainsborg possesses significant experience and knowledge of accounting and finance across both public and private companies, with background in financial statement preparation, Securities and Exchange Commission reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, the creation of accounting and reporting controls and procedures, and experience with developing enterprise resource planning systems. Ms. Gainsborg previously held financial leadership roles at several companies including Basanite, Inc., Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc., A+ Accounting Services, Inc. She has also provided chief financial officer consulting services and accounting system support for clients and prepared corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns. Ms. Gainsborg is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Maryland. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Hofstra University in 1989.
Statement from Neptune Management and Board of Directors:
“We want to thank Ray for all his support during his time here at Neptune. On behalf of the Board and the rest of the team at Neptune, we wish him and his family all the best in the future.”
