Neptune Announces Appointment of Steve West as Vice President, Investor Relations

LAVAL, QC–Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable, and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced it has appointed Steve West as Vice President, Investor Relations to build a leading Investor Relations outreach program across both retail and institutional investors.  Steve brings with him nearly 20 years of capital markets as a sell-side analyst and investor relations professional.

“I am excited to announce Steve is joining the Neptune Wellness team.  His tremendous capital markets experience and recognition as the best Wall Street analyst by The Wall Street Journal and the best Investor Relations professional by Institutional Investor magazine, will be instrumental in effectively communicating the Neptune story,” said Michael Cammarata, Chief Executive Officer and President of Neptune. “Additionally, Steve’s extensive experience at a leading Multi-State Operator in the U.S. cannabis industry on the cusp of federal reform makes him the perfect fit at the perfect time for Neptune.”

Prior to Neptune, Mr. West led the investor relations functions at industry-leading companies Acreage Holdings, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Panera Bread Company where he was recognized by Institutional Investors magazine as the Best Investor Relations Professional – Restaurants and Best Investor Relations Program – Restaurants.  Prior to beginning his Investor Relations career, Steve spent nearly 10 years as a sell-side analyst primarily covering restaurants at ITG, Stifel Nicolaus, and A.G. Edwards.  While at Stifel Nicolaus, he was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as Best on The Street and by the Financial Times as Top Stock Picker.  Steve also spent nearly five years as a financial analyst at Proctor & Gamble. Before embarking on his career in Corporate America, Mr. West served more than 14 years in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer.

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