Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. (AWH) sets high standards for the Company’s employees, officers, and directors. Implicit in this philosophy is the importance of sound corporate governance. It is the duty of the Board of Directors to serve as a prudent fiduciary for shareholders and to oversee the management of the Company’s business. To fulfill its responsibilities and to discharge its duty, the Board of Directors follows the procedures and standards that are set forth in these guidelines. These guidelines are subject to modification from time to time as the Board of Directors deems appropriate in the best interests of the Company or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Frank Perullo

Founder, President & Director

Samuel Brill

Chief Executive Officer & Director

Julie Francis

Director

Josh Gold

Director

Abner Kurtin

Executive Chairman and Founder

Scott Swid

Lead Independent Director

Committee Composition

Audit Compensation & Corporate Governance
Samuel Brill
Julie Francis
Josh Gold
Abner Kurtin
Frank Perullo
Scott Swid
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Frank Perullo

FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR

Frank Perullo is a Co-Founder of AWH and was appointed President of Ascend Wellness Holdings in August 2024. Prior to that, he served as the EVP of Corporate Affairs. He also serves on the Board of Directors. Mr. Perullo previously served as interim-CEO of Ascend. Mr. Perullo’s leadership has been key to Ascend Wellness Holdings’ impressive growth trajectory and brand success. He spent his first three years as Chief Strategy Officer, during which time he spearheaded the Company’s retail expansion strategy and built out AWH’s initial footprint. Previously, Mr. Perullo served as a strategic consultant for multi-national corporations. He was Founder of Novus Group and Sage Systems, one of the leading providers of web-based data management software, which he founded in 2002.