The Alkaline Water Company Inc. announced that Frank Lazaran has stepped down from his positions as President of the company effective February 20, 2023. Frank Chessman, formerly the Company's Director of Sales and Operations, has been appointed as the new President. Frank Lazaran will continue to serve on the Board of Directors.

New President, Frank Chessman, has been with the Company since its inception as the architect of its consistent sales growth to approximately $100 million in retail sales in 2022. Mr. Chessman has over five decades of experience in sales, marketing, and operations. Prior to joining the Company, he served as Vice President of Sales and Advertising for Ralphs Grocery Company and spent 14 years at Simon Marketing as the Executive Vice President.

His extensive experience also includes a decade in beverage manufacturing. Since the Company's pivot last year to its Pathway to Profitability, Mr. Chessman has worked side-by-side with Mr. Lazaran and has been an integral part of its design and implementation, overseeing all aspects of sales and operations.