Purcari Wineries Public Company Limited announced that Eugen Comendant, its Chief Operating Officer, will be leaving his COO position to pursue new opportunities. Mr. Comendant is also a member of the Purcari Board of Directors and will continue to serve on the Board following his voluntary resignation from the position of Chief Operating Officer. In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Eugen Comendant has overseen a number of areas at Group level including marketing, sales, finance, product development, legal, HR, M&A, IT and IR.

Mr. Comendant has made significant contributions to the Company's success through his strategic vision and strong leadership, driving key initiatives and directing important projects in these business areas that have helped to solidify Purcari's position as a regional leader in the wine industry. Eugen Comendant's last day as COO will be 31 March 2023. Until a new appointment is made, his functional responsibilities will be overseen directly by Victor Bostan, CEO of Purcari Wineries.

Despite his departure as COO, Mr. Comendant will retain his position as a member of the Board of Directors of Purcari Wineries, where he will continue to provide valuable guidance and support.