Belvidere-based Edible Garden AG Incorporated, a leading provider of controlled environment agriculture solutions and sustainable, locally grown organic produce, announced the appointment of Michael Naidrich to its board of directors, effective immediately.
Naidrich has been appointed to the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee and will serve as chair of the Audit Committee.
“Michael’s deep expertise in capital markets, corporate governance and financial strategy will be a valuable asset as Edible Garden continues to execute on its growth strategy,” said Jim Kras, chief executive officer of Edible Garden.
“His experience scaling financial platforms, advising public companies and navigating complex market environments aligns well with our focus on disciplined growth, margin expansion and long-term shareholder value creation.”
Naidrich brings more than three decades of experience in capital markets, financial services leadership and public-company governance. He currently serves as chief executive officer of AmeriVet Securities, Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned business and Minority Business Enterprise providing capital markets and financing services across multiple lines of business.
Previously, he led the Capital Markets team at Tigress Financial Partners, where he advised public companies on market strategy, capital formation and investor engagement. Naidrich also served as president of Nova Capital Markets, overseeing the firm’s day-to-day operations, regulatory compliance and strategic execution.
“I am honored to join the board of Edible Garden at an exciting time in the company’s evolution,” said Naidrich. “I believe Edible Garden’s differentiated Zero-Waste Inspired platform, sustainability-driven operating model and expanding branded CPG portfolio position the company well for long-term growth.
“I look forward to working with the board and management team to support the company’s strategic and financial objectives.”
Earlier in his career, Naidrich played a leadership role in the development of a direct access trading platform at Moors & Cabot following the acquisition of NDB Capital Markets by Deutsche Bank. Before the acquisition, he held senior leadership and trading roles at NDB Capital Markets and served on the firm’s senior management team.
Naidrich maintains multiple FINRA registrations.
