Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. announced the appointment of David Lazzarato to the Company?s Board of Directors as the newest independent member, effective today. Mr. Lazzarato has a proven track record of success in leading growth, significant transformational changes and financial restructurings in the media, broadcast and telecommunications industries. The appointment of Mr. Lazzarato enhances Thunderbird?s financial and operational expertise as the Company continues to maintain its position.

He has also been appointed Chair of the Strategic Advisory Committee. Mr. Lazzarato currently serves on Dublin-based Flutter Entertainment?s Board and as Chair of its Risk and Sustainability Committee, and on Canopy Growth?s Board and as its Chair of the Audit Committee. He was previously Chair of the Boards of Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, both in Hamilton.

His impressive career also includes senior executive positions with Alliance Atlantis Communications, Allstream, Bell Canada and CAE. Mr. Lazzarato holds a B.Comm from McMaster University and an FCPA in Ontario. He has also earned his ICD.D designation from the Rotman School of Management.

Mr. Lazzarato joins current Board members Jennifer Twiner McCarron (Board Chair), Asha Daniere (Lead Director), Lisa Coulman, Taylor Henderson, Azim Jamal and Jérôme Levy.