SunOpta Announces Retirement of Vic Hepburn From Board Of Directors

23 Dec 2014 --- SunOpta Inc., a leading global company focused on natural and organic foods, announced that Vic Hepburn will be retiring as a director effective December 31, 2014.

Hepburn has been a member of the Board of Directors since September 2008 and was currently serving as both Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors and employees of SunOpta, we thank Vic for his significant contributions to our company during his time as a director, and we want to wish he and his wife Marion many happy and healthy years ahead," said Alan Murray, Chair of the Board of Directors at SunOpta.

On October 28, 2014, M. Shan Atkins was appointed to the Board of Directors of SunOpta Inc., bringing more than three decades of broad business experience to SunOpta, including development and execution of strategic plans for major retail organizations, deep expertise in finance and accounting, and extensive experience as a director of other publicly traded corporations in both the United States and Canada. Atkins will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee.

With Atkins' appointment and Hepburn's retirement, effective January 1, 2015, the Board of Directors of SunOpta will be comprised of ten directors, including eight independent directors.