Burcon appoints Alex Varty as interim CFO effective August 4

Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) announced Alex Varty has been appointed interim chief financial officer effective August 4, 2025, according to a company statement.

Varty succeeds Robert Peets, who served as CFO on a fractional basis since July 1, 2024. Peets will continue supporting the company as a consultant.

Chief Executive Officer Kip Underwood said Peets "played a crucial role in our successful rights offering fund raise" during his tenure. Underwood noted that Varty "has been instrumental in our transition to a revenue-generating, innovation company."

Varty joined Burcon in February 2024 and has handled the company's financial and accounting responsibilities. She previously held senior roles in public accounting at KPMG LLP and in industry positions. Varty is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accounting from the University of Waterloo.

The Vancouver-based company develops plant-based protein technology for the food and beverage industry. Burcon holds patents covering proteins derived from pea, canola, soy, hemp, sunflower, and other plant sources.

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