PRESS RELEASE Former Nissan North America Vice President Kristina Adamski joins Tilray to lead the company’s global corporate affairs team NANAIMO, B.C. – Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis production, research, cultivation and distribution, today announced the expansion of its global senior leadership team with the appointment of Kristina Adamski as Executive Vice […]
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Elevate® CBD Appoints Cindy Blum Vice President of Marketing
PRESS RELEASE Global strategist leads branding, marketing and innovation for portfolio of trusted CBD-infused products TELFORD, Pa. (May 30, 2019) — Axcentria Pharmaceutical, the parent company of Elevate CBD, has named Cindy Blum Vice President of Marketing. Blum is responsible for leading the branding, marketing and innovation for Elevate CBD with a vision of more […]
Software Developer Ceylon Solutions Pivots to Cannabis as Industry Veterans Alain Bankier and Tahira Rehmatullah Join Leadership
PRESS RELEASE Ceylon Currently Powers Cannabis Tech Innovators Simplifya, New Frontier Data, and Leafwire DENVER, COLO.—June 4, 2019— Colorado-based software development company Ceylon Solutions is proud to announce that cannabis industry veterans and investors Alain Bankier and Tahira Rehmatullah have joined the company’s leadership team. Mr. Bankier and Ms. Rehmatullah will help lead Ceylon Solutions’ […]
Leading Cannabis Product Maker, incredibles, Hires Marketing Veteran to Propel Brand’s National Expansion
PRESS RELEASE New Executive Director of Marketing, Elizabeth Bishop Tindall, Brings Decades of Creative Campaign Leadership with NBC/Universal Pictures Home Entertainment DENVER—May 29, 2019—Nationally awarded cannabis infused-product manufacturer incredibles continues its rapid growth and expansion trajectory by bringing on seasoned entertainment industry marketing veteran Elizabeth Bishop Tindall as Executive Director of Marketing, a new position for […]
Bhang Corporation Appoints Former Top Spirits Executive Tom Stein As President andAnnounces Hiring of Two Key Executive Roles
Global house of cannabis brands taps Samantha Ford Collins as Chief Marketing Officer and Jeremy Applen as Chief Science and Procedures Officer to support rapid portfolio and vertical expansion program growth MIAMI, MAY 29, 2019– Bhang Corporation, a trusted cannabis house of brands with an extensive, award-winning portfolio of over 100 cannabis, hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) and […]
Leading Canadian Licensed Permit Holder Joins ATACH Allan Rewak to Chair ATACH’s International Relations Council
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – ATACH today announced the addition of Emerald Health Therapeutics, a Canadian licensed producer of cannabis, as a new association member. Additionally, Allan Rewak, Emerald Health’s Vice President for communications and stakeholder relations, will chair ATACH’s International Relations Council. The appointment of Rewak will expand ATACH’s international expertise and focus on the […]
Northern Swan Holdings Appoints Representative Joe Crowley to Advisory Board
PRESS RELEASE Global Cannabis Firm Welcomes Congressman Crowley’s Expertise in Healthcare Advocacy NEW YORK, May 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northern Swan Holdings, Inc. (“Northern Swan” or “the Company”), an investment and operating platform focused on transforming the international cannabis industry, announced today the appointment of Representative Joe Crowley to its Board of Advisors. “As […]
Northern Swan Holdings Appoints Former Majority Leader Tom Daschle to Advisory Board
PRESS RELEASE Global Cannabis Firm Welcomes Senator Daschle’s Expertise in Health & Wellness NEW YORK, May 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northern Swan Holdings, Inc. (“Northern Swan” or “the Company”), an investment and operating platform focused on transforming the international cannabis industry, announced today the appointment of former Majority Leader Senator Tom Daschle to its […]
Jared Polis taps marijuana industry veteran to lead Colorado pot policy. It’s a notable change.
Ean Seeb previously was a founding partner at a cannabis business consulting firm For the first time since Colorado voters approved legalized marijuana five years ago, an industry person will be in charge of policy in the statehouse. Gov. Jared Polis recently hired Ean Seeb, a founding partner at a cannabis business consulting firm, to […]
Aphria Inc. Announces Executive Appointments and Transition
Press Release Leamington, Ontario – May 14, 2019 – Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the “Company”) (TSX:APHA and NYSE:APHA) a leading global cannabis company today announced several new executive appointments including James Meiers to the role of Chief Operating Officer, Aphria Leamington, Tim Purdie as Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer, and Maureen Berry as Vice President, Corporate Human Resources. The Company also announced that Jakob Ripshtein, Aphria’s President, will resign from the Company. Mr. Ripshtein will remain in his current role until June 7, 2019. His current […]
TILT Announces Mark Scatterday as Interim CEO
PRESS RELEASE Former Jupiter Research CEO to Focus on Growth, Profitability and Communication CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (CSE:TILT) (OTCQB:SVVTF), a leading business to business company in the cannabis industry, today announced the appointment of Mark Scatterday to the position of interim Chief Executive Officer of TILT, effective immediately. The board […]
Three Vicente Sederberg Attorneys Included in National Law Journal’s 2019 List of ‘Cannabis Law Trailblazers’
PRESS RELEASE Six VS attorneys have received the recognition since the publication began publishing the list last year DENVER — The 2019 list of “Cannabis Law Trailblazers” published this month by National Law Journal includes three attorneys from Vicente Sederberg LLC: Adam Fine, Shawn Hauser, and Valerio Romano. The annual “Cannabis Law Trailblazers” list was launched in 2018 […]
Internationally Renowned Scientist and Cannabis Expert Paul F. Daly Joins California Cannabinoids Bolstering Team Bringing Doug’s Varin™ To Market
PRESS RELEASE OAKLAND, Calif. (April 18, 2019) – California Cannabinoids, Inc. has announced that internationally renowned cannabis scientific expert Paul F. Daley, B.S., Ms.S., Ph.D. has joined the company as Chief Scientific Officer, bringing an important scientific research partner and product developer to the brand. With more than 30 years of experience in analytical toxicology and environmental […]
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Joins Medical Cannabis Company Univo
PRESS RELEASE This unique collaboration will help boost Univo’s business development globally and was arranged by Ido Hagag, owner of Hagag Group and a leading investor in Univo ASHKELON, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Univo Pharmaceuticals Ltd (TASE: UNVO.TA) (https://www.unvmed.com), the one-stop-shop solution for medical cannabis from seed to market, announces today that former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is […]
State Attorneys General And Canadian Officials Discuss Pathway To U.S. Regulated Market
PRESS RELEASE COMMIT TO CALL FOR REGULATORY ACTION Denver, Colorado – The Policy Center for Public Health & Safety (“PH&S”), a 501(c)4 collaborated on a joint effort traveling to Toronto Canada this past week which included State Attorneys General and top Canadian officials. “Attorneys General attended the trip to facilitate dialogue with top Canadian officials […]
Seth Rogen Is Launching His Own Marijuana Brand
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg have worked together on films like Superbad, The Interview, and Pineapple Express. Now the duo is embarking on a different type of project: a marijuana company. “Houseplant is a passion we’ve brought to life through drive and dedication,” said Seth Rogen, Co-Founder of Houseplant. “Every decision we’ve made for the business […]
Tilray® Expands Global Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Corporate Development Officer
PRESS RELEASE Former Goldman Sachs Managing Director Andrew Pucher joins Tilray to lead the company’s global corporate development activity, including M&A and corporate investments NANAIMO, B.C. – Today, Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis production, research, cultivation and distribution, announces the expansion of its global senior leadership team with the appointment of Andrew […]
Weedmaps Appoints New Chief Executive Officer Doug Francis steps aside as CEO to serve as Chairman; President Chris Beals to Assume Role as CEO
PRESS RELEASE Doug Francis steps aside as CEO to serve as Chairman; President Chris Beals to Assume Role as CEO IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Weedmaps today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Chris Beals as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 6, 2019. In addition to assuming day-to-day leadership of Weedmaps, Beals will serve as a […]
