CEN Biotech Inc. announced the following Executive and Board of Director appointments, effective April 19, 2021, to support planned expansion throughout 2021. Mr. Joseph Byrne was appointed as President and Director and will lead the Company's long-term strategy and regulatory compliance activity. Mr. Bill Chaaban was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will also continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board and be responsible for the day-to-day direction of the Company. The Company would also like to announce the following Independent Board of Directors appointments effective April 19, 2021: Mr. Jeffrey Thomas, age 46, is a Director of Product Development for Emergence Global Enterprises Inc. and President of NuBreed Nutrition Inc. Mr. Rick Purdy, age 45, is President of Herc Holdings Inc.