PRESS RELEASE Cannabis Legalization One of Four Subcommittees Under the Restorative Justice and Safe Communities Transition Committee CHICAGO–December 12, 2018–Cresco Labs (CSE: CL) (“Cresco” or “the Company”), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today announced that Charles Bachtell, Co-founder and CEO of Cresco Labs, has been appointed to […]
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Cura Partners, Inc. Hires Hotel Exec Angelo Lombardi as Chief Operating Officer
PRESS RELEASE New COO Angelo Lombardi Joins Cura on its Mission to be the Leading Global Provider of Cannabis Oil PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cura Partners, Inc., one of the largest cannabis companies in the world and maker of the Select brand, announces the appointment of Angelo Lombardi as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Lombardi joins Cura with […]
Cresco Labs Assembles Consumer Marketing Dream Team with Appointments of Beverage Branding All-Stars
PRESS RELEASE Cory Rothschild Named Vice President of Brand Marketing and Cris Rivera Named Vice President of Consumer Experience CHICAGO – December 7, 2018 – Cresco Labs (CSE: CL), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today announced two new vice president appointments that will accelerate the company’s aspiration […]
MedMen Appoints Veteran Retail Finance Executive as Chief Financial Office
LOS ANGELES (December 6, 2018) – MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen”or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQB: MMNFF) (FSE: A2JM6N) announced today the hiring of Michael W. Kramer, a veteran finance executive with a proven track record at retailers such as Apple Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch and Forever 21, as Chief Financial Officer. “Michael’s extensive financial and operational experience in retail and tech, and […]
Canopy Growth CEO says ‘For sure there’s a marijuana bubble’
Canopy Growth Corporation saw its shares fall 13% on Wednesday after reporting disappointing earnings that included a revenue decline. Analysts had expected better results from Canopy after Canada launched legal recreational marijuana sales on Oct. 17. But Canopy’s (CGC) shares are still up 30% this year. And its cannabis industry peer Tilray is up 360% this year. […]
Cresco Labs Appoints Former Nike Global Creative Director and National Design Award Recipient Scott Wilson as Chief Experience fficer
PRESS RELEASE CRESCO LABS IS CHANGING THE CANNABIS CONSUMER EXPERIENCE WITH NEW EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT (Chicago, IL) – November 2, 2018 – Cresco Labs, one of the largest vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States, today announced the appointment of Scott Wilson to the new role of Chief Experience Officer. As CXO, Wilson will extend […]
Maryland Medical Cannabis Trade Association (CANMD) Names Jacquie Cohen Roth Executive Director
PRESS RELEASE Baltimore (October 31, 2018) — The Maryland Wholesale Medical Cannabis Trade Association (CANMD) announced today that Jacquie Cohen Roth has been named Executive Director of the association. “Jacquie has demonstrated leadership, vision and passion for Maryland’s medical cannabis industry. The mission and vision of her companies align with that of CANMD – to […]
Merida Capital Partners Names Danny Moses to its Investment Committee; Announces Promotion of Daisy Mellet to Partner, along with Three New Hires
PRESS RELEASE New York – Merida Capital Partners (Merida), a cannabis-focused private equity fund, announced that Danny Moses, a private investor and entrepreneur best known for his role as a trader navigating the global financial crisis as chronicled in The Big Short, has been named the third independent member of Merida’s six-person Investment Committee. The […]
Former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney To Join Acreage Holdings’ Public Board of Directors
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 […]
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 […]
