MONTREAL, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (https://pyrogenesis.com) (NASDAQ: PYR) (TSX: PYR) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech Company (hereinafter referred to as the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”), that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gases, today is pleased to announce today the appointment of Mr. Andre Mainella, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company. Mr. Mainella will replace Mr. Ben Simo, who no longer works for the Company. We wish him well in his future endeavors.
Mr. Mainella has more than 20 years of experience in senior financial positions in various industries including mining, manufacturing and distribution. As senior audit manager at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton for several years, he has worked on a varied list of audit and non-audit mandates for private and publicly traded companies. Working for Cogeco as Director of Consolidation and Corporate Accounting, Andre also brings to the Company extensive experience in the implementation of accounting standards, corporate finance, business acquisitions, divestitures and financial reporting consolidation. Mr. Mainella received his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2001. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a graduate diploma in public accounting from Concordia University in Montreal.
“On behalf of the Board, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Mr. Mainella to our executive leadership team at this pivotal point in our growth trajectory, as PyroGenesis’ CFO,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and Chair of PyroGenesis. “Mr. Mainella brings an impressive set of financial and accounting skills in publicly traded companies, combined with an extensive background in financial reporting consolidation. We are looking forward to having him add his expertise, to that of the Board’s, during this exciting time in the Company's evolution, as he will be overseeing the finance/accounting departments while contributing to the execution of the Company’s strategic plan.”