MONTRÉAL, July  22, 2024  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) ("GURU" or the "Company"), Canada's leading organic energy drink brand1, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shingly Lee as Vice President of Marketing.

"We are very excited to welcome Shingly to the GURU team," said Carl Goyette, President and CEO of GURU. "Shingly has the experience and qualities we sought to fill this key position within our organization, specifically in the management of high-growth start-ups and multi-million-dollar iconic brands in the global food industry. We believe she will be a great addition to our team and look forward to her leadership, innovative thinking, and strong business acumen which will undoubtedly contribute to our long-term success."

Shingly Lee has demonstrated a remarkable propensity for leading high-performing marketing teams and driving profitable growth early in her career. In her most recent role as Head of Marketing and Brand at Alpha Foods, she was instrumental in the company's exponential growth. Previously, she worked at Danone on the Vega brand, The Kraft Heinz Company and Procter & Gamble, where she honed her marketing and leadership skills in the food and beverage sector. In addition to her accomplishments in marketing, she co-founded a start-up incubator with Young Women in Business and is a leadership mentor with Monday Girl. Shingly holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University.