Lino A. Saputo Appointed Member of the Order of Canada

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MONTRÉAL, Dec. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (we, Saputo or the Company) (TSX: SAP) is delighted to highlight the appointment of Lino A. Saputo, the Company’s Chair of the Board, President and CEO, as a Member of the Order of Canada, a distinction conferred by the Office of the Secretary of the Governor General. Since its creation in 1967, the Order of Canada honours Canadians who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. This marks the second time that Saputo celebrates such an achievement, with its founder, Emanuele (Lino) Saputo, having previously been invested into the Order of Canada in 2012.

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Accomplished entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist, Lino A. Saputo is being recognized for his contributions to Canadian business as a dedicated corporate leader and his philanthropic ventures supporting charitable organizations.

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“It is with great pride and appreciation that I join the Order of Canada. This is a true honour made possible by the support of my wife, my family, my community, and the unwavering passion of our over 19,000 loyal employees who continually inspire me by embodying our Saputo values every single day,” said Lino A. Saputo, Chair of the Board, President and CEO, Saputo Inc.

Lino A. Saputo has been actively involved in the Company’s operations for over 35 years and has held the position of CEO since 2004. He was named Chair of the Board in 2017, having previously been appointed Vice Chair in 2011. In 2019, he was selected as Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year^® in recognition of his contributions and Saputo’s remarkable example of true Canadian success. His exceptional leadership, passion for excellence, and hands-on approach have enabled Saputo to grow into the leading global dairy processor it is today.

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