The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is set to take place in Chicago on Sept 27-28, bringing together top CEOs, investors, and leaders in the cannabis industry. As we look forward to this event, let’s take a closer look at the recent leadership changes in the industry.
Three Cannabis Firms Strengthen Their Boards With New Appointments
ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation, a Canadian cannabinoid-based life sciences company, announced that Wayne Brownlee has obtained security clearance from Health Canada to join the company’s board of directors.
California cannabis company Unrivaled Brands, Inc. appointed Matt Barron to its board of directors, bringing his experience as a start-up founder and healthcare operator.
CannaPharmaRx, Inc. expanded its board of directors and added Anthony Panek, a mergers and acquisitions attorney, and Adam Mindle, a transactional attorney, to the team. One more board position remains to be filled, while Mark Branson has chosen to step down from his current position.
Four Companies Name Board Directors
Shiny Health & Wellness Corp. elected Micah Das, Brad Kipp, Mike Nadeau, Lyn Christensen, and Meris Kott to serve on its board of directors.
Cansortium Inc., operating under the Fluent brand, elected Robert Beasley, Roger Daher, Mark Eckenrode, William Smith, and John Mazarakis to its board of directors.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. shareholders elected Ron Funk, Miguel Martin, Michael Singer, Norma Beauchamp, Theresa Firestone, Adam Szweras, and Chitwant Kohli as board directors.
CanadaBis Capital Inc. shareholders approved the election of Travis McIntyre, Nicole Bacsalmasi, Alex Michaud, Barbara O’Neill, and Shane Chana to its board of directors.
New CFOs And COOs
CanadaBis appointed Garfield Richards, a certified public accountant, to lead its finance department. Nova Farms welcomed Anand Shahi as its new chief financial officer, while Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. announced the appointment of Jasmine Paige as interim CFO. Jazz Pharmaceuticals promoted Renée Galá to president and chief operating officer, and Kaival Brands Innovations Group promoted Stephen Sheriff to the role of chief operating officer.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company announced that Mike Lukemire stepped down from the position of president and COO, with Nate Baxter taking on the role of chief operating officer.
CEO And Other Top Executive Appointments
Pure Sunfarms appointed Orville Bovenschen as the new president, while Mandesh Dosanjh moved into a strategic advisory position. Nextleaf Solutions announced the departure of CEO Paul Pedersen and the appointment of Emma Andrews as interim CEO. Charlotte’s Web Holdings tapped William Morachnick to serve as its new CEO, succeeding Jacques Tortoroli. High Times announced Shaun Jarvis as the interim CEO, and KCSA Strategic Communications expanded its senior leadership team in cannabis and psychedelic practices with the appointments of Ellen Mellody and Maria Brasco Wurmbach.
As the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommended the rescheduling of cannabis, KCSA Strategic Communications took measures to strengthen its teams in public relations and social media with these new appointments.
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