Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. Announces Addition of Donovan Bailey and Jerry Dias to Board of Directors
Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. (OTCQB: SSPLF) has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors. The company has appointed Olympic Gold Medalist Donovan Bailey and former Unifor National President Jerry Dias as new board members, effective immediately. Bailey brings 25 years of leadership experience in business and charitable ventures, while Dias contributes extensive expertise in labor leadership and stakeholder advocacy, having represented over 315,000 workers. Concurrent with these appointments, CEO Bill Panagiotakopoulos will step down from the Board while maintaining his executive role.
Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. (OTCQB: SSPLF) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. La società ha nominato Donovan Bailey, medaglia d'oro olimpica, e l'ex presidente nazionale di Unifor Jerry Dias come nuovi membri del consiglio, con effetto immediato. Bailey porta con sé 25 anni di esperienza nella leadership in ambito aziendale e attività benefiche, mentre Dias offre una vasta competenza nella leadership sindacale e nella difesa degli interessi dei lavoratori, avendo rappresentato oltre 315.000 dipendenti. Contestualmente a queste nomine, l'amministratore delegato Bill Panagiotakopoulos si dimetterà dal Consiglio mantenendo però il suo ruolo esecutivo.
Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. (OTCQB: SSPLF) ha anunciado cambios significativos en su Junta Directiva. La empresa ha nombrado a Donovan Bailey, medallista de oro olímpico, y al ex presidente nacional de Unifor, Jerry Dias, como nuevos miembros de la junta, con efecto inmediato. Bailey aporta 25 años de experiencia en liderazgo empresarial y actividades benéficas, mientras que Dias contribuye con amplia experiencia en liderazgo sindical y defensa de los intereses de los trabajadores, habiendo representado a más de 315,000 empleados. Paralelamente a estos nombramientos, el CEO Bill Panagiotakopoulos dejará la Junta, aunque mantendrá su rol ejecutivo.
Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. (OTCQB: SSPLF)는 이사회의 중대한 변동을 발표했습니다. 회사는 즉시 효력을 발휘하는 새로운 이사회 멤버로 올림픽 금메달리스트 도노반 베일리와 전 Unifor 국가회장 제리 디아스를 임명했습니다. 베일리는 25년간의 비즈니스 및 자선 활동 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 디아스는 31만 5천명 이상의 노동자를 대표한 노동 리더십과 이해관계자 옹호에 대한 폭넓은 전문성을 제공합니다. 이와 동시에 CEO 빌 파나지오타코폴로스는 이사회에서 물러나지만 경영진 역할은 유지할 예정입니다.
Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. (OTCQB : SSPLF) a annoncé des changements importants au sein de son Conseil d'administration. La société a nommé Donovan Bailey, médaillé d'or olympique, et l'ancien président national d'Unifor, Jerry Dias, en tant que nouveaux membres du conseil, avec effet immédiat. Bailey apporte 25 ans d'expérience en leadership dans les affaires et les œuvres caritatives, tandis que Dias offre une vaste expertise en leadership syndical et en défense des parties prenantes, ayant représenté plus de 315 000 travailleurs. Parallèlement à ces nominations, le PDG Bill Panagiotakopoulos quittera le conseil tout en conservant son rôle exécutif.
Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. (OTCQB: SSPLF) hat bedeutende Veränderungen in seinem Vorstand bekannt gegeben. Das Unternehmen hat mit sofortiger Wirkung den olympischen Goldmedaillengewinner Donovan Bailey und den ehemaligen Unifor-Nationalpräsidenten Jerry Dias als neue Vorstandsmitglieder berufen. Bailey bringt 25 Jahre Führungserfahrung in Wirtschaft und Wohltätigkeit mit, während Dias umfangreiche Expertise in der Gewerkschaftsführung und Interessenvertretung von über 315.000 Arbeitnehmern einbringt. Gleichzeitig wird CEO Bill Panagiotakopoulos aus dem Vorstand ausscheiden, seine operative Rolle jedoch beibehalten.
- Addition of high-profile board members with extensive leadership experience
- Strengthened public relations and brand development potential through Donovan Bailey's global recognition
- Enhanced regulatory and policy expertise through Jerry Dias's experience in stakeholder advocacy
- None.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2025) - Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. (CSE: SPLY) (OTCQB: SSPLF) (FSE: QM4) ("Safe Supply" or the "Company"), a leading investment company focused on advancing innovation in healthcare and harm reduction, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Donovan Bailey and Mr. Jerry Dias to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Mr. Donovan Bailey is a globally recognized Olympic Gold Medalist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with over 25 years of leadership experience building successful business and charitable ventures. As founder of Bailey Inc., Mr. Bailey has partnered with leading organizations to drive brand expansion and strategic growth. He has also spearheaded initiatives like Pass The Baton to promote youth wellness and academic achievement across Canada. His expertise in brand development, public engagement, and strategic partnerships will be instrumental in helping Safe Supply expand its market presence and drive community-based impact initiatives. Mr. Bailey's achievements have been recognized through his inductions into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, his appointment as a Member of the Order of Ontario, and his designation as an Officer of the Order of Canada.
"Safe Supply is tackling real-world health and safety challenges with bold thinking and real solutions," said Donovan Bailey. "I'm excited to join the team and help innovation that can have a true impact on people's lives."
Mr. Jerry Dias is one of Canada's most influential labor leaders and advocates for workers' rights, best known for serving as the founding National President of Unifor, representing over 315,000 workers across key sectors such as manufacturing, telecommunications, and transportation. Throughout his career, Mr. Dias fought for workplace safety, economic justice, and stronger protections for working Canadians. He played a pivotal role in renegotiating NAFTA into the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and was instrumental in revitalizing Canada's manufacturing sector, including the reopening of the General Motors plant in Oshawa. Mr. Dias's deep expertise in stakeholder advocacy, regulatory engagement, and organizational growth will strengthen Safe Supply's positioning in the healthcare innovation space and help advance public policy initiatives aligned with the Company's mission.
"Throughout my career, I have fought for safer, healthier communities," said Jerry Dias. "Joining Safe Supply's Board gives me the opportunity to continue that mission by supporting initiatives that address urgent public health needs in a responsible, forward-looking way."
At the same time, Mr. Bill Panagiotakopoulos will be stepping down from the Board of Directors while continuing to serve as the Company's Chief Executive Officer.
"We are thrilled to welcome Donovan and Jerry to our Board," said Bill Panagiotakopoulos, CEO of Safe Supply. "Their leadership experience, public influence, and dedication to positive change will be instrumental as we continue to advance our initiatives in healthcare innovation and public safety."
About Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd.
Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. is an investment company focused on advancing the next wave of healthcare innovation, technology, and harm reduction solutions. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, including Safety Strips Tech Corp. and Drug Lab 118 Ltd., the Company offers proprietary drug testing technologies such as fentanyl and drink spike detection products. Safe Supply is dedicated to supporting innovative companies that improve health outcomes and enhance public wellness.
For more information, please visit www.safesupply.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd.
"Bill Panagiotakopoulos"
Bill Panagiotakopoulos, CEO
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Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd.
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This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected contributions of new directors to Safe Supply, the Company's growth prospects, strategic plans, market positioning, potential impact on public health initiatives, Safe Supply's ability to support innovation, and the Company's ability to address pubic health needs.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this press release, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive risks, uncertainties, and contingencies. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, expectations that the Company's operations will perform as anticipated, the Company will be able to execute its strategic plans, that the broader industry and economic environment will remain stable, that the new directors will contribute to the Company meaningfully, continued demand for core products, and a favourable regulatory environment.
Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: changes in market conditions; the ability of new directors to support the Company's objectives as anticipated; regulatory and legislative changes; operational risks; the competitive landscape; the availability of financing; and other risk factors described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's continuous disclosure filings available at www.sedarplus.ca.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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