UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 21, 2014
TRIDENT BRANDS INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 000-53707 20-1367322
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Third Floor, Olde Towne Marina, Sandyport Nassau, Bahamas SP-63777
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 888.593.0181
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICER; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS
Effective March 21st, 2014, Trident Brands Incorporated (the "Company")
appointed the following individuals as officers and directors:
Donald MacPhee was appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, Chairman of
the Audit Committee and as a member of the Corporate Governance Committee.
Scott Chapman was appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, Chairman of the
Corporate Governance Committee, member of the Audit Committee and member of the
Compensation Committee.
Mike Browne was appointed as President.
Peter Salvo was appointed as Controller.
Mark Holcombe resigned as Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary and
Treasurer, and has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chairman of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Holcombe's resignation as Chief
Executive Officer, President, Secretary and Treasurer was not the result of any
disagreement with the Company regarding its operations, policies, practices or
otherwise.
DONALD MACPHEE - DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN OF AUDIT COMMITTEE, MEMBER OF CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Donald (Don) MacPhee, (Age 52), is a partner of Continental Ingredients (CI).
Mr. MacPhee co-founded CI in 1994 and played a major role in taking the company
from $650,000 in revenue to over $50 million today. He has over 30 years of
experience in the food and beverage ingredient industry. Don has worked closely
with major North American food and beverage manufacturers to develop new
products for their portfolios.
Don will be providing guidance to the Trident Board relating to product
development, sourcing, and supply chain management of the various products they
will be launching within the Trident Brands portfolio.
Mr. McPhee holds a business administration and marketing degree from St.
Lawrence College.
SCOTT CHAPMAN - DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, MEMBER OF
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Scott Chapman, (Age 50), is an investment professional with over 20 years of
experience both in Canada and internationally. He has acted as senior vice
president with Verdmont Capital (Panama City, Panama), [2008-2011]; senior
partner with Lines Overseas Management (Bermuda, Bahamas), [1998-2006]; and in
institutional, retail sales with Midland Walwyn (Montreal, Quebec), [1988-1997].
Across numerous financial sectors, Mr. Chapman's responsibilities have included
corporate finance, venture capital, institutional and retail sales.
Mr. Chapman is a native of Montreal, Quebec educated at Concordia University and
has recently returned to Montreal after 10 years of working in Bermuda, the
Bahamas and Panama.
MICHAEL BROWNE - PRESIDENT
Michael (Mike) Browne, (Age 52) is a sales and marketing professional with a
leadership resume in industry-leading consumer products companies: Kellogg,
Frito-Lay, Mars Inc., MillerCoors. Mike has managed power brands in the
categories of: ready to eat cereal, salty snacks, confectionery, mainstream and
specialty beer. He has over 25 years' business experience spanning both North
American and international markets.
Mr. Browne holds degrees from The University of Western Ontario's Richard Ivey
School of Business (HBA) and The University of British Columbia Business School
(MBA). He has lived in the US for the past 14 years and lives in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
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PETER SALVO - CONTROLLER
Peter Salvo, (Age 59), is a professional accountant with over 25 years of
experience in manufacturing, most notably in the automotive industry. He has
served in many capacities, most recently as controller and finance manager with
MSSC (Meritor Suspension Systems Company) for 14 years. He has also worked for
Rockwell International for 11 years as Manager of Financial Analysis. Mr. Salvo
has extensive financial management experience and served as a key member of
various management teams. His experience includes development of business
operating plans, preparation of sales and profit projections and monitoring of
results, preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis, cash
flow forecasts, standard costing and inventory controls, capital expenditure and
cost benefit analysis, implementation of internal controls and safeguarding of
assets.
Mr. Salvo received his CMA designation in 1985 and holds a BComm from McMaster
University. He also has a DFA-Distinguished Financial Advisor designation-Tax
Services Specialist.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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10.1 Employment agreement - Michael Browne and Trident Brands
Incorporated
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TRIDENT BRANDS INCORPORATED
/s/ Mark Holcombe
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Mark Holcombe
Chairman and Director
Date: March 21, 2014
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