PRESS RELEASE Brings Acreage Deep Experience Across North American Commerce and Regulatory Issues NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acreage Holdings (“Acreage”), one of the United States’ largest vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operators, announced as part of its pending Canadian public transaction that former Prime Minister of Canada, Brian Mulroney, will be offered a […]
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MedMen Hires Veteran HR Executive
PRESS RELEASE Clarence Foster brings more than 20 years of experience leading human resources at Nissan, Yamaha, L’Oreal, McDonald’s and ExxonMobil LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQB: MMNFF) (FSE: A2JM6N) today announced the hiring of Clarence Foster as its new senior vice president of human resources. Foster brings to […]
House Republicans’ Policy Director Joins Terrapin Care Station
PRESS RELEASE Nico Pento Accepts Position as Government Affairs Director BOULDER, COLO.— Oct. 12, 2018 — Boulder, Colo.-based national cannabis company Terrapin Care Station is excited to announce the hiring of Nico Pento as its government affairs director. Pento joins Terrapin after a two-year stint serving as a Policy Director in the Colorado Legislature. He advised […]
Marijuana Policy Project Adds Three New Members to Board of Directors
PRESS RELEASE The new board members include former Colorado State House Leader and Pueblo County Commissioner Sal Pace, who will also serve as a senior policy advisor; Sheri Orlowitz, a former Justice Department prosecutor and founder of Artemis Holdings Group; and Les Szabo, who will represent Dr. Bronner’s WASHINGTON — The nation’s largest marijuana policy […]
MedMen Hires Global Supply Chain Veteran as Its New Chief Operating Officer
PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES (October 9, 2018) – MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen”or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQB: MMNFF) (FSE: A2JM6N) today announced the hiring of Ben Cook as its new chief operating officer. Cook is an accomplished global supply chain executive with 15 years of experience executing and managing logistics for retail and consumer brands including Sam’s Club, Target and Apple. “As […]
Harvest Announces Key Executive Hires from Fortune 100 Companies
PRESS RELEASE Steve Gutterman Named as President and Michele Trzuskowski Joins as Vice President and Head of Retail October 03, 2018 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time PHOENIX & TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harvest Enterprises, Inc. (“Harvest” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated cannabis company with permits and licenses in 10 U.S. states (including local approvals in Massachusetts), announced […]
NuLeaf Launches investment and entrepreneurial upskilling for cannabis businesses owned by people of color in Portland, OR
PRESS RELEASE NuLeaf’s NuFuel is the first grant program only for cannabis businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color Portland, OR – October 1, 2018 – Cannabis business veteran and community advocate, Jeannette Ward Horton, has joined notable industry equity experts and the City of Portland to launch a historic program focused on business access for […]
Former Lululemon Executive Joins True Leaf as Chief Financial Officer
PRESS RELEASE Kerry Biggs brings NASDAQ-level finance and operations experience at pivotal time in company’s growth VERNON, BC – September 20, 2018 – True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. (“True Leaf” or the “Company”) (CSE: MJ) (OTCQB: TRLFF) (FSE: TLA), a plant-forward wellness brand for people and their pets, today announced the appointment of Kerry Biggs, CPA, MBA, […]
Acreage Holdings Announces Product Team Leadership With Industry-Leading Depth and Experience
PRESS RELEASE Led By Growth Strategy Expert Heather Boyd, Product Development and Innovation Will Be Delivered by “The Green Team” to Include Industry Icons Phillip Hague, Ry Prichard and Other Legendary Cultivation and Extraction Experts New York City, NY – September 17, 2018 – Acreage Holdings (“Acreage”), one of the United States’ largest vertically-integrated, multi-state […]
Xtreme Cubes Corporation Appoints Chief Executive Officer
PRESS RELEASE Henderson, Nevada (August 30, 2018): Xtreme Cubes Corporation™ announced that they have appointed Brandon Main as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Effective immediately, Brandon will assume strategic responsibility for Xtreme Cubes Corporation, with a dedicated focus on the future growth and development of the business. Brandon, a licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical) in the State of […]
Cresco Labs Announces Hire of Jason Erkes As Its First Chief Communications Officer
PRESS RELEASE (CHICAGO, September 12, 2018) – Cannabis industry leader Cresco Labs, one of the largest and fastest-growing U.S. cannabis companies, today announced the hire of veteran communications strategist Jason Erkes as its first chief communications officer. Erkes, a former Emmy-winning journalist and successful entrepreneur, has served as a consultant to the company for three […]
Cannabis Leader urban-gro Promotes Industry Veteran to Executive Vice President, Operations
PRESS RELEASE urban-gro promotes exec with proven track record in product and technology development – Lafayette, Colo., (Sept. 4, 2018) – urban-gro, a leading cultivation systems integrator and agricultural technology firm for commercial cannabis cultivators around the world, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Droller to the position of Executive Vice President, Operations. […]
General Cannabis Appoints Cindy Gonzales as Marketing Director Amid National Expansion
PRESS RELEASE General Cannabis Builds on Record Revenue, Creates New Marketing Role to Lead Multidivisional Strategy as Ms. Gonzales Pivots from Real Estate Sector DENVER—August 31, 2018—Capitalizing on the momentum generated from a record-breaking 2018 second quarter, General Cannabis Corp. (OTCQX: CANN) has bolstered its ranks by adding brand marketing veteran Cindy Gonzales as Marketing […]
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Joins MedMen’s Board of Directors
PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES (August 29, 2018) – MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen”or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQB: MMNFF) (FSE: A2JM6N) is pleased to announce that former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has joined its Board of Directors. Villaraigosa brings with him two decades of public service. He served two terms as mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013, was the Speaker of the […]
Cannabis Cultivation Design, Engineering, and Technologies Leader urban-gro Appoints Industry Veteran as Vice President of Cultivation Technologies
PRESS RELEASE urban-gro adds cultivation design and construction expertise to its executive team Lafayette, Colo., (July 16, 2018) – urban-gro, a leading provider of cultivation equipment, crop management products, design & integration services, and technology solutions to commercial cannabis cultivators throughout North America and around the world, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark […]
Pioneer “Cannabis for Pets” Veterinarian Joins True Leaf
PRESS RELEASE Dr. Katherine Kramer will lead the development of the company’s new medicinal cannabis product line for pets VERNON, BC – August 15, 2018 – True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. (“True Leaf”) (CSE: MJ) (OTCQB: TRLFF) (FSE: TLA), a plant-forward wellness brand for people and their pets, announced today the appointment of Dr. Katherine […]
The Marijuana Policy Project Hires Steve Hawkins as Executive Director
PRESS RELEASE Hawkins, who previously served in leadership roles at the NAACP, Amnesty International USA, and the national Coalition for Public Safety, has been at the forefront of the criminal justice reform movement for three decades WASHINGTON — The nation’s largest organization dedicated exclusively to marijuana policy, the Marijuana Policy Project, announced Tuesday it has hired […]
TGOD Announces Appointment Of Geoff Riggs As Chief Information Officer
PRESS RELEASE The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD”) (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) is pleased to announce it has appointed 20-year IBM veteran Mr. Geoff Riggs as Chief Information Officer. Mr. Riggs will set the Company’s direction on information technology, e-commerce and artificial intelligence strategies to support TGOD’s domestic and global expansion. TGOD will […]
