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The Alkaline Water Company Appoints Damu Winston to Board of Directors
The Alkaline Water Company Appoints Damu Winston to Board of Directors.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n The Alkaline Water Company Appoints Damu Winston to Board of Directors\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\nThe Alkaline Water Company Appoints Damu Winston to Board of Directors\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBoard strengthened with seasoned operator to support governance, execution cadence, and capital strategy initiatives GLENDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / December 31, 2025 / The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. (OTCID:WTER) (the \"Company\"), a premium beverage company focused on the development and distribution of high-quality alkaline water products under its flagship Alkaline88® brand, today announced the appointment of Damu Winston, MBA, PMP, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.\r\n Winston brings more than 20 years of experience driving governance-led transformation across complex organizations. He previously served at Amazon and AWS, including as Global Head, Web3 Innovation and Global Head of Emerging Solutions, where he advised enterprises on emerging technologies, operating-model modernization, and risk-managed innovation.\r\n The appointment aligns with the Company's ongoing focus on strengthening the fundamentals required for long-term value creation - including governance, financial discipline, and scalable execution - as it advances initiatives intended to support higher market standards and expand strategic options over time.\r\n \"WTER is in a phase where credibility is built through discipline - governance, execution, and financial clarity,\" said Richard Wright, Chief Executive Officer of The Alkaline Water Company. \"Damu has a rare mix of operator mindset and technology fluency, with a track record of building durable systems and managing risk at scale. We are pleased to welcome him to the Board as we continue strengthening our foundation and broadening our strategic options.\"\r\n Winston added: \"WTER has an opportunity to pair a strong consumer brand with a modern operating and capital strategy. The path forward is disciplined execution - strengthening governance, improving decision cadence, and building an operating rhythm that supports long-term value creation. I'm excited to support the Board and management team as we enhance execution rigor and expand the Company's strategic options across both traditional capital markets and emerging financial infrastructure.\"\r\n As part of his Board respo...