Floyd Landis, the Lancaster cyclist whose sensational 2006 Tour de France victory was nullified after a doping scandal, is now setting the pace deep into his second career — peddling state-legal marijuana and its derivatives. A pioneering cannabis entrepreneur, Landis has put the international doping scandal behind him. He has rebuilt his reputation, and become […]
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Wall Street’s Contact High: The Marijuana Billionaire Who Doesn’t Smoke Weed
With the help of Big Beer and Big Pharma, Brendan Kennedy’s Canadian cannabis company Tilray has unexpectedly become America’s gateway to the legal marijuana industry. It’s just after 6, on a pitch-dark morning in December, and Brendan Kennedy is standing over the stove, wearing shorts and a vest, meditatively melting butter in a pancake pan. […]
Tilray® Expands Leadership Team in Europe to Drive Global Expansion Strate
PRESS RELEASE Former pharmaceutical leader from Grünenthal joins Tilray, strengthening the company’s position in Europe 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 Sascha Mielcarek as Managing Director, Europe. Sascha Mielcarek comes to […]
Boutique Agency Lays Groundwork for Expansion Into New Sectors, Appointing Sarah Thorson Director of PR
PRESS RELEASE With Broad Experience Representing Clients Spanning Technology, Outdoor Recreation and Venture Capital, Thorson Bolsters Agency’s Scope, Expertise DENVER—Feb. 5, 2019—Full-service communications agency Grasslands is moving into new territories in highly regulated industries with the appointment of forward-thinking public relations professional Sarah Thorson to lead the company’s PR division. Ms. Thorson specializes in blending […]
NewBridge Global Ventures Expands Corporate Management Team
PRESS RELEASE Alameda, CA, Jan. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — NewBridge Global Ventures, Inc. (“NewBridge” or the “Company”), (OTCQB: NBGV), a company focused on the emerging and dynamic legal and regulated cannabis industry, today announced that it has expanded its corporate management team with the appointments of Dr. John MacKay as Chief […]
Treehouse Global Ventures Announces Additions to Sr. Advisory Board Emily Paxhia of Poseidon Asset Management & Tahira Rehmatullah of MTech
PRESS RELEASE Philadelphia, Pa. – Treehouse Global Ventures (TGV) is pleased to announce the addition of two major talents in the cannabis industry to its Senior Advisory Board. With expert knowledge and extensive industry backgrounds, Emily Paxhia of Poseidon Asset Management and Tahira Rehmatullah of MTech join TGV founders Lindy Snider, Gaynell Rogers and Lori […]
Nexus Greenhouse and Rough Brothers, Inc. Appoint Canadian Sales Manager
PRESS RELEASE Announcing the addition of Alex de Leon as the new Canadian Sales Manager for Nexus and RBI Greenhouses. Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having spent the last 16 years working in the greenhouse and food industries. Alex’s previous employment with Hoogendoorn America, Form Flex/Viscon, Kraft/Heinz and Procter Gamble in both […]
Former Apple Exec Joins Leading Global Cannabis Brand Cura as CMO
PRESS RELEASE Jason White, Former EVP and Global Head of Marketing for Beats by Dre (Beats), Joins Cura to Bolster Select as the World’s Leading Cannabis Brand PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cura Partners, Inc. one of the largest cannabis brands in the world, today welcomes former Beats by Dre (an Apple company) Global Head of Marketing […]
Curaleaf Expands Executive Leadership Team
PRESS RELEASE Neil Davidson Appointed Chief Financial Officer, Todd Goffman Appointed General Counsel, New Executive Appointments Support Rapid Growth of the Company WAKEFIELD, Mass., Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCBB: CURLF) (the “Company” or “Curaleaf”), a leading vertically-integrated cannabis operator, today announced an expanded leadership team with two new executive appointments. Neil […]
Football great Joe Montana looking to score with marijuana
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, looking to hit pay dirt in the legal marijuana industry, is part of a $75 million investment in a pot operator, it was announced Thursday. San Jose, California-based Caliva said it will use the investment to grow a company that includes a farm, a retail store, distribution center and […]
NUG Expands Leadership Lineup To Support Rapid Company Growth
Press Release New Chairman, Chief Financial Officer and Sales Director Join High-Powered Team OAKLAND (January 17, 2019)—NUG—the fastest-growing cannabis brand in California—has expanded its ranks with the addition of three new hires: Bryant Tong, Michael Molkentin and Ted Whitney. This staffing announcement comes on the heels of the company’s marked success in 2018, a year that […]
The Green Organic Dutchman Appoints Chief Science Officer
PRESS RELEASE TORONTO, January 17, 2019 — The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD”) (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rav Kumar, PhD as the Company’s Chief Science Officer. Dr. Kumar will lead The Green Organic Dutchman’s Science & Innovation Division and oversee all aspects of science-related initiatives […]
Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. Announces the Appointment of Chief Marketing Officer
PRESS RELEASE Kevin George Brings Decades of Fortune 500 Multinational Consumer Packaged Goods Marketing Experience, Including Beam Suntory and Unilever January 14, 2019 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (CSE: HARV), a vertically integrated public cannabis company with one of the largest footprints in the U.S., announced the appointment of Kevin […]
Dr Barbara Pacchetti as Chief Scientific Officer and Dr Mikael Sodergren as Research Director
PRESS RELEASE Recognised scientific pioneers to drive research and innovation to shape the global future of medicinal cannabis EMMAC, the European independent medical cannabis company, is pleased to announce the appointment of two internationally acclaimed scientific leaders to its Board and Leadership team. Dr Barbara Pacchetti has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer joining the Board […]
Former Petco Senior VP Joins True Leaf as Vice-Chair
PRESS RELEASE Global marketing expert Jodi Watson will help guide the company’s omni-channel retail, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer strategies VERNON, BC – January 9, 2019 – True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. (“True Leaf” or the “Company”) (CSE: MJ) (OTCQB: TRLFF) (FSE: TLA), a leading global cannabis and hemp wellness brand for pets, today announced that Jodi Watson has […]
Vertical Names New Chief Financial Officer
PRESS RELEASE January 08, 2019 11:08 AM Eastern Standard Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following an extensive search, Vertical announced today its board of directors has appointed Bill Sutman as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) effective January 7, 2019. Sutman will succeed Jeff Silver, who continues with the company as a strategic advisor. Vertical […]
ASTM International Hires Cannabis Standards Consultant
PRESS RELEASE W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 7, 2019 – ASTM International has hired Charles P. Rutherford II, of CPR Squared, Inc., as a technical consultant to support standards development and related activities for the organization’s cannabis committee (D37). Rutherford will create an outreach strategy to: engage more cannabis-related organizations and networks, liaise with existing standardization […]
TILT Holdings Strengthens Leadership Team and Appoints Chief Financial Officer
PRESS RELEASE CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (CSE: TILT) (OTC: SVVTF), a diversified, multinational infrastructure and technology cannabis company, today announced the appointment of David Caloia as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 7, 2019. This appointment was ratified by the board of directors and is subject to approval by the Canadian […]
