MONTRÉAL, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (we, Saputo or the Company) announced today that Linda Mantia has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director.
Ms. Mantia is a corporate director and former senior executive with experience in operations, technology, and enterprise transformation across global organizations. She currently serves on the boards of Maple Leaf Foods and Liberty Mutual Corporation, and previously served on the boards of McKesson Corporation and Dayforce Inc.
From 2016 to 2019, Ms. Mantia was Chief Operating Officer of Manulife Financial Corporation, where she led global operations and oversaw the company’s digital, advanced analytics, and automation initiatives, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Previously, she held senior leadership roles at Royal Bank of Canada, following earlier experience as a consultant with McKinsey & Company.
Ms. Mantia holds a law degree from Queen’s University. She has been recognized twice as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network.
“Linda brings extensive experience in operations, technology, and enterprise transformation across global organizations, along with considerable governance experience,” said Lino A. Saputo, Executive Chair of the Board. “We are pleased to welcome her to our Board and value the perspective she will bring as Saputo continues to advance its strategic priorities.”
Ms. Mantia will sit on the Company’s Audit Committee.