Vancouver, British Columbia, February 26, 2020 – Harrys Manufacturing Inc. (“Harrys” or the “Company”) (CSE:HARY, OTCQB:WSRRF) is pleased to announce that it and its wholly-owned subsidiary, have appointed Ken Storey as its new President & Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), subject to regulatory approval.
Mr. Storey continues to bring over 35 years’ experience in the tobacco industry to Harrys. Starting as an Imperial Tobacco (BAT) sales rep, Ken’s many roles include President of National Smokeless Tobacco Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Tobacco (now Altria), and Director of Sales for House of Horvath Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of cigars and importer of global brands. In those roles, Ken has led consumer-focused sales and marketing teams and he is credited with achieving consistent revenue growth. This experience has led him coast to coast (to coast) in Canada and introduced him to a strong network Industry associates. He has worked with International companies such as Swisher International, Royal Agio and General Cigar. Mr. Storey is recognized in retail and wholesale channels as a strategic supply channel partner and was honored as Outstanding Industry Leader of the Year in 2011 by the National Convenience Store Distributors Association. Ken currently sits on the Board of Directors of Sting Free AB, a private company in Sweden and patent holder in the Swedish Snus (smokeless tobacco product) Industry.
In order to facilitate Mr. Storey’s appointment, Kevin Kohanik has resigned from his position as President and CEO of the Company but will continue to serve on the Company’s board of directors. Mr. Kohanik has been the Company’s CEO and a director since October 15, 2018.
Ken Storey the new CEO stated; “Kevin has built a strong team and I look forward to spearheading Harrys business objectives for successful entry into the tobacco cigarette market in Canada”.
Granting of Options
Pursuant to its incentive stock option plan, the Company has granted incentive stock options to certain executives of the Company to purchase up to 1,000,000 common shares in the capital stock of the Company. The options have a term of five years and are exercisable at an exercise price of $0.16 per share. The Options vest as of the date of the grant. The Options and any common shares issued upon exercise will be subject to a four month and a day resale restriction from the date of grant.
About Harrys
Harrys is a wholesale distributor of value priced, high quality, 100% natural tobacco cigarettes. Harrys utilizes various types of tobacco blends to satisfy customer demands and preferences for products that meet Health Canada standards. Harrys’ management team brings over 50 years of combined experience in the domestic and international tobacco industry.
For more information, please visit: www.harrysmfg.com
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Kevin Kohanik” Director
For further information, please contact:
Corporate Communications Telephone: 778-378-9375 Email: IR@HarrysMFG.com
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
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