Happy Belly Food Group Appoints Vice President of Finance
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) has appointed Josh Hone as Vice President of Finance amid steady franchise growth and organic expansion. Hone brings over 15 years of leadership experience in wellness, food & beverage, and financial services sectors.
Josh Hone's credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, an MBA from Laurentian University, and a CPA designation. He previously served as CFO of Lifeist Wellness (TSXV-listed) and held senior roles at Stockyards Beverage Co., Ignite Group of Brands, and other companies, specializing in corporate finance, intercompany consolidations, and acquisitions.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) ha nominato Josh Hone Vicepresidente della Finanza, in un momento di crescita costante del franchising e di espansione organica. Hone vanta oltre 15 anni di esperienza dirigenziale nei settori del benessere, alimentare e dei servizi finanziari.
Le qualifiche di Josh Hone comprendono una Laurea in Commercio con indirizzo Contabilità, un MBA conseguito alla Laurentian University e la qualifica di CPA. In precedenza è stato CFO di Lifeist Wellness (quotata TSXV) e ha ricoperto ruoli senior presso Stockyards Beverage Co., Ignite Group of Brands e altre società, con specializzazione in finanza aziendale, consolidamenti interaziendali e acquisizioni.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) ha nombrado a Josh Hone como vicepresidente de Finanzas en medio de un crecimiento sostenido de sus franquicias y una expansión orgánica. Hone aporta más de 15 años de experiencia en puestos de liderazgo en los sectores del bienestar, alimentos y bebidas y servicios financieros.
Las credenciales de Josh Hone incluyen una Licenciatura en Comercio con especialidad en Contabilidad, un MBA por la Laurentian University y la certificación CPA. Anteriormente fue CFO de Lifeist Wellness (cotizada en la TSXV) y ocupó cargos directivos en Stockyards Beverage Co., Ignite Group of Brands y otras compañías, especializándose en finanzas corporativas, consolidaciones intercompañía y adquisiciones.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF)는 지속적인 프랜차이즈 성장과 유기적 확장 속에서 Josh Hone을 재무 담당 부사장(Vice President of Finance)으로 임명했습니다. Hone은 웰니스, 식음료, 금융 서비스 분야에서 15년 이상의 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
Josh Hone의 자격으로는 회계 전공 상경학사, 로렌티안 대학교(Laurentian University) MBA, 공인회계사(CPA) 자격이 있으며, 이전에는 TSXV 상장사인 Lifeist Wellness의 최고재무책임자(CFO)를 지냈고 Stockyards Beverage Co., Ignite Group of Brands 등에서 고위직을 역임하며 기업 재무, 사내 통합 결산 및 인수 관련 업무를 전문으로 수행했습니다.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) a nommé Josh Hone au poste de Vice‑président des finances, dans un contexte de croissance régulière des franchises et d'expansion organique. Hone apporte plus de 15 ans d'expérience en management dans les secteurs du bien‑être, de l'alimentation et des services financiers.
Parmi les qualifications de Josh Hone figurent un Bachelor of Commerce en comptabilité, un MBA de la Laurentian University et le titre de CPA. Il a précédemment été directeur financier (CFO) de Lifeist Wellness (cotée à la TSXV) et a occupé des postes de direction chez Stockyards Beverage Co., Ignite Group of Brands et d'autres entreprises, se spécialisant en finance d'entreprise, consolidations inter‑sociétés et acquisitions.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) hat Josh Hone zum Vice President of Finance ernannt, angesichts eines anhaltenden Franchise-Wachstums und organischer Expansion. Hone bringt über 15 Jahre Führungserfahrung in den Bereichen Wellness, Lebensmittel & Getränke sowie Finanzdienstleistungen mit.
Zu Josh Hones Qualifikationen zählen ein Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, ein MBA der Laurentian University und die CPA-Zertifizierung. Zuvor war er CFO von Lifeist Wellness (TSXV-gelistet) und bekleidete leitende Positionen bei Stockyards Beverage Co., Ignite Group of Brands und weiteren Unternehmen, mit Schwerpunkt auf Unternehmensfinanzierung, konzerninternen Konsolidierungen und Akquisitionen.
- Appointment of experienced finance executive with over 15 years of leadership experience
- Strong background in public financial markets and food & beverage companies
- Demonstrated expertise in M&A initiatives and IFRS reporting
- None.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging food brands is pleased to announce with continued franchising demand and steady organic growth, we have brought on a Vice President of Finance to oversee these growth verticals.
"Happy Belly continues to accelerate through its next phase of growth. Franchise agreements across our portfolio of brands are being signed at a steady pace, supported by consistent organic growth from our corporate locations. We remain proud of our highly skilled management team and are excited to welcome Josh Hone to the Happy Belly family. His expertise and personality are a strong fit for our current stage of organic and inorganic growth and will play a key role in propelling us into the next chapter of our growth journey", said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly.
"After receiving a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting at Laurentian University, Josh went on to receive a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Laurentian as well. Coupled with his CPA designation and years of experience in the public financial markets and grass roots food and beverage companies, his hybrid experience is a perfect fit for our current need."
Josh Hone is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of leadership experience across wellness, food & beverage, and financial services. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Lifeist Wellness, a TSXV-listed company, where he led company-wide financials, M&A initiatives, and IFRS reporting while ensuring strong corporate governance. In this role, he applied financial leadership to deliver clarity, operational efficiency, and sustained organizational growth. Previously, Josh held senior roles including Director of Finance at Stockyards Beverage Co. and Ignite Group of Brands, and Controller at Cambridge Aggregate Group of Companies and FlexNetworks. Across these positions, he gained deep expertise in corporate finance, intercompany consolidations, and acquisitions, consistently contributing to business growth and operational improvements.
Josh has a proven track record of driving clarity and discipline within fast-growing organizations. He has built strong finance teams and implemented scalable financial processes that add lasting value in the public markets and multi-brand restaurant sector. His responsibilities have included overseeing multi-national corporate financial decisions, strategic planning, and forecasting, while maintaining control of daily cash and treasury operations to maximize capital efficiency. By providing the Board and stakeholders with clear reporting and data-driven recommendations, Josh consistently supports growth strategies and transaction decisions that enable businesses to scale effectively.
"Josh is a great fit for our brand teams and Happy Belly as a whole, as he loves rolling up his sleeves and working side by side with our partners, brand operators, financial team, logistics partners, and many more. He is a great addition at this pivotal time of growth for us."
"We are just getting started", said Sean Black.
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About Happy Belly Food Group
Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company") is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada.
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