OTTAWA, May 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. ("Tetra" or the "Company"), a leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development (TSX VENTURE: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF), today announced the retirement of Bernard Lessard as Chief Financial Officer and the appointment of Sabino Di Paola as his replacement effective May 15.
"Bernard recently advised us of his wish to retire after almost two years in his role of Chief Financial Officer. We are grateful for the valuable contribution that Bernard made during his time with us, bringing the Company from a start-up to what it is today. His drive and focus on performance have strengthened Tetra, and the Company is now well positioned to pursue its growth in this dynamic industry. We wish him the best in his retirement, "said Guy Chamberland, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer.
"We are delighted to appoint Sabino Di Paola to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Sabino was one of the founding members of Tetra and he also contributed to its successful listing on the TSX Venture in 2017. He has a deep understanding of the Company and our industry as well as a profound knowledge of capital markets, having advised many public companies over the years. He joins Tetra at a time where the Company enters another phase of its development. His leadership and experience will be essential in executing our strategic plan and taking the Company to its next level of growth. We are looking forward to working together again,” concluded Mr. Chamberland.
About Tetra Bio-Pharma:
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development with a Health Canada authorized, and FDA reviewed, clinical trials aimed at bringing novel prescription drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. The Company has several subsidiaries engaged in the development of an advanced and growing pipeline of Bio Pharmaceuticals, Natural Health and Veterinary Products containing cannabis and other medicinal plant-based elements. With patients at the core of what we do, Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on providing rigorous scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing bio pharma industry by regulators, physicians and insurance companies.
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