Premium Brands Executive and Leadership Team

George Paleologou, the Director, President & Chief Executive Officer at Premium Brands, directs the overarching corporate strategy for the entire portfolio of specialty food manufacturing and distribution businesses. Paleologou architects long-term growth initiatives while managing the complex operational landscape across Canada. By aligning the diverse business units with the core mission of delivering high-quality food products, the Director, President & Chief Executive Officer ensures consistent market expansion. George Paleologou maintains direct oversight of board relations and capital allocation to support the company's acquisition-led growth model. This leadership role involves constant evaluation of market trends to maintain a competitive edge in the food sector. Through rigorous performance monitoring, the Director, President & Chief Executive Officer drives efficiency across all regional operations. Ultimately, Paleologou secures the financial health and strategic direction of the organization, ensuring that every subsidiary contributes to the broader success of the enterprise.

William Kalutycz, the Chief Financial Officer at Premium Brands, manages the fiscal integrity and capital structure of the entire organization. Kalutycz oversees financial reporting, treasury functions, and investor relations to ensure transparency and stability. By analyzing the performance of various specialty food manufacturing and distribution assets, the Chief Financial Officer optimizes resource allocation to maximize shareholder value. William Kalutycz coordinates with the executive team to evaluate potential acquisitions and integrate new businesses into the existing financial framework. This leadership role requires precise management of debt and equity financing to support the company's expansion across Canada. Through the implementation of robust internal controls, the Chief Financial Officer mitigates financial risk while fostering sustainable growth. Kalutycz provides the necessary data-driven insights to guide strategic decision-making at the board level, ensuring that the financial foundation remains strong enough to support the long-term objectives of the company.

Mimo Jiang, the Group Chief Financial Officer, Culinary at Premium Brands, manages the financial performance and profitability of the culinary-focused business segments. Jiang oversees cost accounting, margin analysis, and budgetary planning specifically for the specialty food manufacturing divisions. By monitoring the financial health of these distinct culinary units, the Group Chief Financial Officer, Culinary ensures that production efficiencies align with the company's broader profit targets. Mimo Jiang provides critical financial oversight for regional operations, identifying opportunities to reduce waste and optimize the supply chain. This leadership role involves close collaboration with operational managers to refine pricing strategies and improve product-level margins. Through detailed financial modeling, the Group Chief Financial Officer, Culinary supports the strategic expansion of the culinary portfolio. Jiang delivers actionable insights that allow the company to maintain high standards of quality while achieving sustainable growth, ensuring that the culinary division remains a primary driver of overall corporate success.

John Christiaens, the Chief Information Officer at Premium Brands, directs the digital transformation and technological infrastructure required to support complex food manufacturing and distribution operations. Christiaens architects scalable systems that enhance supply chain visibility and operational efficiency across all Canadian facilities. By integrating advanced data analytics into the daily workflows, the Chief Information Officer enables real-time decision-making for the broader leadership team. John Christiaens manages cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive corporate data and ensure the continuity of critical business processes. This leadership role involves modernizing legacy systems to align with the evolving needs of the specialty food market. Through the deployment of innovative software solutions, the Chief Information Officer drives productivity gains and reduces operational overhead. Christiaens collaborates with other executives to ensure that technology investments directly support the company's growth targets, ultimately maintaining a robust digital environment that facilitates seamless communication and data management throughout the entire organization.