Hammond Power Solutions Announces Lead Director Retirement

March 28, 2025

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. announced the retirement of Grant Robinson from the board of directors of the Company, effective March 25, 2025. Grant was originally scheduled to retire at the upcoming shareholders meeting of the Company on May 8, 2025, but was recently diagnosed with a significant health issue that will require his immediate time and focus.

The Board acknowledges and thanks Grant for an incredible 18 years of service to the Company. His passion, business acumen and warm communication style helped build HPS into the great company it is today.

Fred Jaques will immediately assume the lead director role and HPS expects to be adding two new independent directors to its board at its upcoming shareholder meeting on May 8, 2025.

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