Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. announced that, in connection with its strategic partnership with Imperial Brands PLC (?Imperial?), the Company has appointed Murray McGowan, Chief Strategy and Development Officer for Imperial, to its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2021. Mr. McGowan will join the Auxly Board of Directors as Imperial?s director designee, replacing previous Imperial nominee Conrad Tate. Mr. Tate has left Imperial but, at the request of the Company, has agreed to remain on Auxly?s Board as an independent director and will also continue to serve on Auxly?s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. Mr. McGowan has also been appointed to the Company?s Audit Committee. Following the appointment of Mr. McGowan, the Board will comprise of six directors. Mr. McGowan has a strong background in strategy, having worked in various strategic and operational leadership roles for a number of high-profile businesses including Costa Coffee, Yum! Brands, Cadbury and The Restaurant Group. He has also worked with a range of leading global consumer goods companies and retail businesses during his time at McKinsey and Company.