Former Revlon executive, Jon Levin, joins as Chief Operating Officer and former Molson Coors and Pharmaca executive, Michael Kruteck joins as Chief Financial Officer Current Tilray CFO, Mark Castaneda, to stay on in strategic business development role NANAIMO, B.C. – Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis production, research, cultivation, and distribution, announces the expansion […]
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EXMceuticals Inc. names Paulo Martins as Chief Executive Officer for Portugal operations
PRESS RELEASE VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXMceuticals Inc. (CSE: EXM) (FSE: A2PAW2) (the “Company” or “EXM”), a producer of cannabis extractions and refined ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, therapeutical and cosmetic industries, has appointed Paulo Martins as Chief Executive Officer and Country Director of its operations in Portugal. “We are fortunate to […]
She embodied the hopes for L.A.’s cannabis program. Can she overcome its stumbles?
When Cat Packer was chosen to head a Los Angeles city department that would help usher in the legalization of marijuana, then-Council President Herb Wesson billed her appointment as a bold example of what Los Angeles stood for. Packer had been an activist with the Drug Policy Alliance who was firmly focused on how the […]
Joy Strand joins Green Leaf Medical as Executive Vice President
PRESS RELEASE Former Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Executive Director starts January 1, 2020 Frederick, MD (January 1, 2020) – Green Leaf Medical, LLC (dba “gLeaf”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joy Strand as Executive Vice President beginning January 1, 2020. Strand is the immediate past Executive Director of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC). Strand […]
Dispensary operator named to state cannabis board
Josh Quint, director of operations for the Biddeford-based medical marijuana firm Canuvo, will become the first grower to serve on the 15-member panel. The director of operations at Canuvo, one of Maine’s eight state-licensed medical cannabis dispensaries, has been appointed to the Marijuana Advisory Commission and will become the first marijuana grower to sit on […]
Akerna Names John Fowle CFO
PRESS RELEASE Established SaaS and Business Services Professional Brings 20 Years of Experience to Role DENVER, Dec. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), a leading cannabis compliance technology provider and developer of the cannabis industry’s first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology (MJ Platform®), has named John Fowle, chief financial officer (CFO). […]
Curaleaf Appoints Tracy Brady Vice President, Corporate Communications at Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
PRESS RELEASE WAKEFIELD, Mass., Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States, today announced that Tracy Brady will become Vice President, Corporate Communications at Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., effective immediately. Tracy brings over 20 years of experience executing […]
Emerald Scientific Announces Leigh White as Chief Financial Officer
PRESS RELEASE SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, Dec. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Emerald Scientific, LLC (“Emerald”), the cannabis industry’s most distinguished distributor of high-quality scientific supplies to cannabis testing laboratories, announced today the appointment of its new Chief Financial Officer, Leigh White. White brings over two decades of building and leading innovative companies […]
Cannabis market leader Canopy Growth names Constellation Brands’ CFO as its new CEO
Shares soar 13% as CFO of Canopy’s biggest shareholder takes the helm Canopy Growth Corp. said Monday it has named David Klein, currently chief financial officer at its biggest shareholder, Constellation Brands Inc., as its new chief executive, taking over from Mark Zekulin on January 14. The news sent the U.S.-listed shares up about 13%. […]
Founders of Preeminent California Cannabis Law Firm Frontera Join Top-ranked National Cannabis Law and Policy Firm Vicente Sederberg LLP
PRESS RELEASE VS significantly expands California operations with addition of partners Luke Stanton and Jeffrey Welsh in Los Angeles and associate attorney Christina Sava in Oakland LOS ANGELES — The founders of preeminent California cannabis business firm Frontera Law Group have joined top-ranked national cannabis law and policy firm Vicente Sederberg LLP. Luke K. Stanton […]
Tilray® Expands Global Leadership Team with New Manitoba Harvest President
Former Mattel and General Mills executive, Katy Dickson, joins Tilray’s leadership team as Manitoba Harvest President to continue global growth for hemp foods NANAIMO, B.C. – Today, Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis production, research, cultivation and distribution, announced the expansion of its global senior leadership team with the appointment of Katy […]
Akerna Names Alex Shah CTO
PRESS RELEASE Technology Industry Veteran Brings Wide-Ranging Expertise to the Role DENVER, Nov. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN), a leading cannabis compliance technology provider and developer of the cannabis industry’s first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology (MJ Platform®), has named Ashesh C. Shah (Alex), chief technology officer (CTO). As […]
Gofire Names Joe Hodas Chief Executive Officer; Peter Calfee To Retain Chairman of the Board Role
PRESS RELEASE Leadership maneuvers position company for sales growth, revenue generation and product line expansion for further extension into connected drug delivery DENVER, Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gofire™, Inc. has named Joe Hodas Chief Executive Officer, taking the role over from the company’s co-founder Peter Calfee, who will maintain his leadership position as […]
Michelman & Robinson, LLP Adds Industry Insider to its Robust Cannabis Practice
PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA – Michelman & Robinson, LLP’s already robust cannabis practice group has just made waves with the addition of Alex Freedman, former general counsel to the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation and L.A.’s Cannabis Regulation Commission, to its ranks. Freedman will be of counsel at the firm. Having drafted L.A.’s […]
Marijuana Stocks: Former Canopy Growth CEO Joins Forces With U.S. Multistate Firm
Former Canopy Growth (CGC) CEO Bruce Linton on Thursday was named the executive chairman of Vireo Health, a science-focused cannabis outfit with operations in multiple U.S. states, marking the latest move from the executive after his ouster from the weed giant this summer. Canopy Growth stock and other marijuana stocks gave up gains. Under his new […]
Chris Walsh Named CEO of Marijuana Business Daily, Cassandra Farrington Steps Down
PRESS RELEASE Cassandra Farrington, the CEO and ground-breaking co-founder of Marijuana Business Daily, will be stepping aside from her role as CEO of the leading B2B news source and event producer in the cannabis industry. Farrington will continue to serve as board chair and help guide the long-term vision of MJBizDaily. Chris Walsh, founding editor and […]
‘The Big Hurt’ baseball legend Frank Thomas turns to CBD
Ex-baseball star Frank Thomas – AKA ‘The Big Hurt’ – has teamed up with the producers of a CBD pain cream. The Major League Baseball Legend and Hall of Famer says he is no stranger to pain having endured six sports-related surgeries. Thomas partnered with Eco Sciences to develop and release ECODERM that the company […]
AAFCPAs Expands Cannabis Practice with the Addition of Kevin Michaelan, MST, CPA
PRESS RELEASE Boston, MA (October 8, 2019) – AAFCPAs, a best-in-class CPA and consulting firm known for assurance, tax, accounting, wealth management, valuation, business process, and IT advisory solutions, today announced the addition of Kevin Michaelan, MST, CPA as Director, Cannabis Practice. Kevin is an experienced tax professional with a national presence in the cannabis […]
