Whole Earth Brands, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Franklin to the Company's Board of Directors, effective August 25, 2022. Following Mr. Franklin's appointment, the Board will consist of eight members. Mr. Franklin is currently a Partner at Mariposa Capital LLC (Mariposa).

In his role at Mariposa, Mr. Franklin actively supports operational improvements and M&A execution. Michael serves as a board member of Royal Oak Enterprises LLC and Curio Brands Holdings LLC. Prior to joining Mariposa, Mr. Franklin served as a private investor at Viking Global Investors LP.

He started his career in investment banking at Centerview Partners LLC. Mr. Franklin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.