Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced the appointment of Rajesh Uttamchandani to the Company's Board of Directors, effective May 15, 2024. Mr. Uttamchandani joins the Board with notable expertise in strategy development, innovation, human capital and governance. His impressive career is characterized by executive level roles with leading businesses in emerging technology, FinTech, human capital consulting and global education.

Most recently, he was the Chief People Officer for ApplyBoard. Previous roles include serving as Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer at MaRs Discovery District and Chief Human Resources Officer and Managing Director at Zafin. Mr. Uttamchandani brings to Aurora a wealth of experience as current and past Director for private and public organizations, including LifeSpeak, Ontario Cannabis Stores, Mackenzie Health, and several not-for-profit organizations.

Mr. Uttamchandani holds several degrees and professional designations, including a Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources from University of Toronto; a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School; and an L.L.M in Employment and Labour, also from Osgoode Hall Law School. He is a holder of the Institute of Corporate Directors Director designation (ICD.D) and is a lawyer called to the Bar of Ontario.