On January 10, 2022, Cronos Group Inc. appointed John Griese as Senior Vice President, Head of Operations (North America) of the Company. Mr. Griese, 59, joined the Company in August 2021 as Vice President of Operations. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Griese served as Chief Operating Officer of The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc., a global diversified portfolio of distinct cannabis companies, products and brands, from November 2019 until January 2021.

Prior to The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc., Mr. Griese served as Chief Operating Officer of Creso Pharma Limited from July 2018 through November 2019. Prior to joining Creso Pharma Limited, Mr. Griese served as Chief Operating Officer of California Loyal Inc. Prior to joining California Loyal Inc., Mr. Griese served as Vice President of Supply Chain for Sofina Foods Inc., from August 2013 to July 2017. Prior to joining Sofina Foods Inc., Mr. Griese served in a number of key supply chain and operational roles at Nestlé S.A. from August 2007 to July 2013 and PepsiCo from November 1990 through August 2007.

Mr. Griese received an Honors Degree, Bachelor of Arts, from the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada.