EcoSynthetix Appoints Interim CEO

24-Feb-2015 - Canada

EcoSynthetix Inc., a renewable chemicals company that produces a family of commercially proven bio-based products, announced today that effective immediately, John van Leeuwen, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, is taking a leave of absence due to personal reasons. The Board has appointed Jeff MacDonald, Chief Operating Officer (COO), to serve as interim CEO.

Since his appointment in April 2014, Mr. MacDonald has worked closely with EcoSynthetix' senior leadership team and Board of Directors to execute the Company's strategic vision and objectives. This will help ensure a seamless transition for Mr. MacDonald to effectively lead EcoSynthetix.

Mr. MacDonald has more than 15 years of experience in executive leadership. Prior to EcoSynthetix, Mr. MacDonald was Vice-President of Marketing and Business Development at Husky Injection Molding Systems. Previously, he held leadership roles in sales and operations, and led the establishment of Husky's Asia-Pacific business. Mr. MacDonald holds a Master of Business Administration degree from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario.

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