PRESS RELEASE Eric L. Block Brings Multi-National Sales, International Relations and Strategic Business Acumen to Brand-Building Role Boulder, Colo. (August 1, 2019) — In support of an ambitious expansion strategy, Wana Brands—America’s No. 1 edibles producer—continues to strengthen its executive team with the appointment of Eric L. Block, MAIA, MSF, as Chief Revenue Officer. Block reports […]
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Cresco Labs Hires Angie Demchenko as its First Chief People Officer
PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs Inc. (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”) (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today announced that Angie Demchenko has joined the Company as its first Chief People Officer. Ms. Demchenko most recently served as Vice President, Head of Human […]
Leading Cannabis and Hemp Insurance Underwriter Cannasure Hires Joe Foley as Chief Financial Officer
PRESS RELEASE Foley brings more than 20 years of corporate finance, strategy, and operations experience CLEVELAND — Cannasure Insurance Services (Cannasure), a leading insurance MGA and wholesale broker for the cannabis and hemp industries, announced Thursday that Joe Foley has joined the company as chief financial officer. Foley has more than 20 years of experience as an advisor and […]
Jay-Z Has Entered the Legal Weed Business
Jay-Z will join the California-based cannabis company Caliva as Chief Brand Strategist as part of a new multi-year partnership. The rapper will help the company with creative decisions, outreach efforts and strategy, though a big component of his role will focus on the social justice issues surrounding legalization. Specifically, Jay will work to improve the representation and participation […]
California Cannabis Enterprises Announces Financial and Cannabis Industry Veteran and Former CFO of FLRish Inc., the parent company of Harborside Inc., as CFO
PRESS RELEASE Derrek Higgins to Lead California Cannabis Enterprises’ Series A, Drive Financial Performance, Operations and Growth of the Company and Its Subsidiaries, including Glass House Farms, Glass House Brands, Roam Escapes, Retailers The Pottery, Bud & Bloom and Others July 9, 2019 — LOS ANGELES — California Cannabis Enterprises (CCE), a fully vertically integrated […]
Tilray® Expands European Leadership Team with Five Senior Appointments
PRESS RELEASE Top talent from European pharmaceutical and beverage industries join Tilray’s leadership team as company accelerates growth in international markets NANAIMO, B.C – Today, Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis production, research, cultivation and distribution, announces the expansion of its European leadership team with the appointment of Arne Wilkens as Vice President, […]
Cresco Labs Adds Amazon and Sears Technology Veteran Mo Dastagir as Chief Information Officer
PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs Inc. (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”) (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today announced that Mo Dastagir has joined the Company as its new Chief Information Officer. Mr. Dastagir succeeds Zach Marburger, who is taking on a new […]
Leafly Hires Veteran Product Executive Leslie Grandy as Chief Product Officer
PRESS RELEASE SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Leafly, the world’s leading destination to help people discover, find and buy cannabis, today announced the hiring of Leslie Grandy, a veteran product executive experienced in global markets, to the role of Chief Product Officer. As CPO, Grandy will lead product development for Leafly’s array of consumer and business products. “Leslie […]
Martha Stewart distances herself from ‘cannabis’ ahead of CBD product launch
Martha Stewart commands a massive audience when she cooks, decorates, gardens and appears on television with Snoop Dogg. But the 77-year-old food and lifestyle guru has been tight-lipped about her personal use of cannabis. That took on greater meaning after Canopy Growth Corp. (WEED.TO, CGC) announced in February that Stewart was taking an advisory role at […]
Halo Labs Intends to Appoint Ms. Louisa Mojela as Chairman of the Board Upon Closing of Bophelo Bioscience Acquisition
PRESS RELEASE Expected to Become First Ever African Business Woman to Chair a Publicly Traded Cannabis Company Toronto, Ontario – June 18, 2019 – Halo Labs Inc. (“Halo” or the “Company”) (NEO: HALO, OTCQX: AGEEF, Germany: A9KN) is pleased to announce that upon closing of the previously announced acquisition of Bophelo Bioscience & Wellness (Pty) […]
Tilray® Expands Global Senior Leadership Team with the Appointment of Kristina Adamski as EVP of Corporate Affairs
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 […]
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 […]
