Empire Company Limited announced the appointment of Michael Medline as President & CEO of Empire
Company Limited (Empire) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. Mr. Medline will also serve on the Board of Directors of Empire. Mr. Medline is a proven leader with a strong track record of success. Prior to joining Empire, he served for more than 15 years in a variety of senior retail leadership roles at Canadian Tire Corporation, most recently as that organization's President & Chief Executive Officer. He is ideally positioned to lead Empire in serving the needs of its customers and to oversee the return of long-term, profitable growth to the company. Mr. Medline's appointment is effective immediately. He will work closely with François Vimard and the experienced leadership team to understand the unique aspects of Empire's business.