Being a chief people officer in the budding cannabis industry comes with unique challenges for Cresco’s Angie Demchenko. Angie Demchenko has an eye for business and a mind for people, and this mindset is immediately reflected in the environment of her new employer, Cresco Labs. The office, a chic, bright space in Chicago’s trendy River […]
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Global CBD Brand Elixonal Appoints New CEO Americas
PRESS RELEASE Westminster, Colo. (March 24, 2020) ─ Elixinol, a global hemp derived CBD brand, announced it has named Tom Siciliano as the organization’s new CEO Americas effective immediately. Siciliano is charged with leading Elixinol’s refined strategy on hemp derived CBD in the Americas region. “We are delighted to appoint a leader with Tom’s strategic, […]
Wana Brands appoints cannabis industry veteran Joe Hodas Chief Marketing Officer
PRESS RELEASE Boulder, Colo. (March 18, 2020) —As Wana Brands experiences unprecedented growth and celebrates its 10th anniversary, America’s leading edibles producer has tapped seasoned cannabis marketing pro Joe Hodas to join the Wana C-Suite as Chief Marketing Officer. In this newly created position, Hodas is responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of […]
Harvest Announces New Funding, Corporate Updates, Management and Board Changes
PRESS RELEASE Private Placement Funding, Progress on ICG Merger, Resignation of Executive Chairman Jason Vedadi and Planned Board Appointments PHOENIX, March 11, 2020 /CNW/ — Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (CSE: HARV) (“Harvest“), a vertically integrated cannabis company with one of the largest and deepest footprints in the U.S., today announced the closing of an initial tranche of […]
Medicine Man Technologies Names Shane Sampson as Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer
PRESS RELEASE Retail Executive Brings Operational Background with Innovative Marketing, Merchandising and Product Experience to Rapidly Growing Cannabis Company DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. (OTCQX: MDCL) (“Medicine Man Technologies” or “the Company”) today announced Shane Sampson has been named Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer, reporting directly to Justin Dye, Chief Executive Officer. In this newly […]
Cannabis Trade Federation Founder to Step Down as CEO
PRESS RELEASE Neal Levine is being promoted to the Board of Directors and agreed to continue with the organization as Senior Strategic Advisor WASHINGTON — The Cannabis Trade Federation (CTF), a national coalition of cannabis-related businesses, announced today that Neal Levine has decided to step down as CEO of the Federation. “When I initially accepted this position in June […]
Utah’s cannabis czar is leaving his job
Days after Utah fully launched its medical marijuana program, the state’s cannabis czar says he’s exiting his role. Andrew Rigby, Utah’s hemp and medical cannabis program director at the department of agriculture and food, confirmed that he’s leaving his state job in the next week or two. His plan has always been to depart the […]
Organigram Expands Leadership Team with the Appointment of Chief Strategy Officer and Newly Appointed Chief Financial Officer
PRESS RELEASE Paolo De Luca, current CFO, appointed Chief Strategy Officer Derrick West, currently on Board of Directors, joins as Chief Financial Officer MONCTON, New Brunswick–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc. (the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce that […]
Cresco Labs Announces Resignation of Joe Caltabiano as President
PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE:CL)(OTC:CRLBF) (“Cresco Labs” or “the Company”), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today announced that Joe Caltabiano has advised the Company of his decision to resign from the position of President effective immediately. Mr. Caltabiano’s management responsibilities will be taken up […]
Medicine Man Technologies Announces Departure of President and Vice Chairman
PRESS RELEASE DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Medicine Man Technologies Inc. (OTCQX: MDCL) announced today that Andy Williams, president and vice chairman of the Board, has decided to leave the Company to focus on cannabis medical and genetic research, along with pursuing new opportunities in the cannabis industry. Williams, a cannabis entrepreneur, founded the Company in 2014 and […]
