Harrys Manufacturing Inc. announced Colin Doylend as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Doylend has an accomplished background in the private sector and in BC's public sector where he has worked at the ministerial level. As a recent Director of Corporate Development at Nexii, a green building technology company, Colin played a managing role in driving the company's valuation to $1 billion.

With a proven track record of driving growth and demonstrating strong leadership skills in both the public and private sectors, Mr. Doylend is poised to lead Harrys to a new level of growth. Colin will immediately assist in the application of further licensing and lead in the acquisition of property and the development of a licensed warehouse as a manufacturing and distribution facility. This new development will significantly help drive improved corporate growth and shareholders' value.

Colin has presented a few key strategic priorities to the board that he plans to undertake to both strengthen marketing program and align Harrys with selected retail partners. With the clear direction Colin is developing, Harrys is moving to a stronger position to tackle the ever- evolving cigarette landscape and capitalize on emerging opportunities.