NEUPATH APPOINTS STEPHEN LEMIEUX AS PRESIDENT TO DRIVE NEXT PHASE OF STRATEGIC GROWTH
- New role strengthens executive team’s ability to leverage operational turnaround, improved cash flow and recently secured credit facility to accelerate growth
- Mr. Lemieux’s financial expertise, M&A experience and knowledge of NeuPath operations will enable him to contribute effectively from the outset
TORONTO, ONTARIO, April 15, 2025 – NeuPath Health Inc. (TSXV:NPTH), (“NeuPath” or the “Company”), owner and operator of a network of clinics delivering category-leading chronic pain treatment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Lemieux, CPA, in the newly created role of President, effective May 1, 2025. Mr. Lemieux brings more than 20 years of executive experience in the healthcare and biopharmaceutical sectors, with a successful track record in operations, financial strategy and M&A execution.
Reporting to the CEO, as President, Mr. Lemieux will lead the implementation of NeuPath’s strategy to accelerate inorganic and organic growth and optimize operating margins. This is expected to involve broadened service offerings, new locations, and acquisitions of existing clinics and their teams. He will also lead the exploration of adjacent markets for opportunities that capitalize on the Company’s brand, real estate footprint and operational capabilities. His hiring is the next step in the Company’s growth plan, building on the Company’s successful financial and operational turnaround and newly secured credit facilities to drive accretive growth.
“We are thrilled to welcome Stephen back to NeuPath in this new leadership role,” said Joe Walewicz, CEO of NeuPath. “His operational and financial background are ideally suited to help unlock the full potential of our platform. His familiarity with our people and operations will allow him to hit the ground running. With our strengthened executive team, we’re well-equipped to implement the next phase of our growth plan.”
“I am excited to rejoin NeuPath and lead the organization into its next phase of growth,” added Mr. Lemieux. “The Company has made great progress in recent quarters, and I look forward to working with our talented team to continue improving performance, executing on our strategic plan and expanding our footprint to better serve patients across Canada.”
Mr. Lemieux previously served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary from 2019 to 2021, when he spearheaded NeuPath’s successful expansion into Alberta. Prior to rejoining NeuPath, he served as CFO at Edesa Biotech (Nasdaq:EDSA) and held senior leadership roles at Cipher Pharmaceuticals (TSX:CPH) and Nuvo Pharmaceuticals (now part of Apotex), among others. Mr. Lemieux is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Master of Management & Professional Accounting degree from the University of Toronto.
His appointment underscores NeuPath’s commitment to building the right leadership team to drive shareholder value through operational excellence and growth.
About NeuPath
NeuPath operates a network of healthcare clinics and related businesses focused on improved access to care and outcomes for patients by leveraging best-in-class treatments and delivering patient-centered multidisciplinary care. We operate a network of medical clinics in Ontario and Alberta that provide comprehensive assessments and rehabilitation services to clients with chronic pain, musculoskeletal/back injuries, sports related injuries and concussions. In addition, NeuPath provides workplace health services and independent medical assessments to employers and disability insurers through a national network of healthcare providers, as well as contract research services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. NeuPath is focused on enabling each individual to live their best life. For additional information, please visit www.neupath.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future including, without limitation, effective date of Mr. Lemieux’s appointment. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations included in this news release include, among other things, adverse market conditions, risks associated with obtaining and maintaining the necessary governmental permits and licenses related to the business of the Company, increasing competition in the market and other risks generally inherent in the chronic pain, sports medicine, concussion and workplace health services markets. A comprehensive discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company’s annual information form dated March 26, 2025 filed on SEDAR+ under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
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