SunOpta Inc. announced that Mahes S. Wickramasinghe has been appointed to SunOpta’s Board of Directors. Mahes S. Wickramasinghe is a senior executive with significant international experience in all areas of business including finance, banking, operations and technology as well as audit and risk management. The Board of Directors expects to appoint Mr. Wickramasinghe to serve as a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Wickramasinghe is currently an Executive Vice-President of Canadian Tire Corporation.