Burcon NutraScience Corporation announced that, Mr. John A. Vassallo was elected as a director of the Company. Mr. Vassallo has over 30 years' experience in asset acquisition, development and management across several industries in multiple states. As Founder and CEO of Mos RE, LLC, Mr. Vassallo focuses on real estate development, land entitlements, redevelopment and strategic reuse of underutilized buildings by utilizing multi-source financing packages, including historic tax credits, tax incremental financing and state development programs. Mr. Vassallo headed multiple capital raises for a variety of developments and acquisitions.

Mr. Vassallo also has experience in purchasing distressed debt for profitable returns. As Founder and CEO of Global Restaurant Systems, LLC, Mr. Vassallo established a multi-faceted management and consulting company providing inclusive restaurant development and operating services including accounting, human resources, real estate analysis and acquisition, legal, marketing, IT and administrative support to its clients. Mr. Vassallo currently holds approximately 3.8% of Burcon's issued and outstanding common shares.

Mr. J. Douglas Gilpin did not stand for re-election at the Meeting this year.