48North is ceasing operations at its “Good:Farm” outdoor cultivation facility located in Brant County, Ontario. The decision comes during a significant transitional period for the industry and a nationwide excess of supply.
“48North has always been a brand-led, consumer-centric licensed cannabis producer with a mission to provide an expansive portfolio of high-quality, accessibly-priced products across the country,” said Charles Vennat, CEO of 48North. “Today’s announcement best positions us to execute this mission, by restructuring our workforce and redeploying resources towards commercialization, branding, innovation, and deepening relationships with retailers and wholesalers. This was a difficult decision. I want to thank the impacted employees who dedicated so much to their work with 48North,” Charles Vennat continued.
As a result of the decision, 48North will reduce the size of its workforce by approximately 20 percent.
The Company also announced that two of its senior leaders will be leaving. Kirsten Gauthier, who has been with the Company since 2017, most recently serving as its Chief Growth Officer, has made the decision to move on from 48North, effective March 29th. Sean Byrne, who joined the Company more recently, has also elected to resign from his role as Chief Financial Officer. Donnacha Rahill will serve in the role of interim CFO, effective immediately, while a search is conducted for a permanent replacement. Mr. Byrne has agreed to remain on hand to provide transitional support to Mr. Rahill until early April.
“It would be hard to think of another leader at 48North or any Canadian cannabis company who has brought more in the way of creativity, vision, and commitment to customers than Kirsten,” said Charles Vennat. “Kirsten’s hard work developing and nurturing brands that meaningfully connect with consumers will continue to be central to the Company’s strategy. While Sean had a shorter tenure with the Company, we are immensely grateful for the experience, professionalism, and diligence he brought to his work with 48North.”
“Starting with nothing but our ideas and conviction that the plant can give people the latitude to live well, we have built an incredible company. I am grateful to have been a part of it and will continue to be an enthusiastic supporter from the sidelines,” said Kirsten Gauthier, Chief Growth Officer. “Despite making the decision to take a new professional path, I wish 48North nothing but the best. They have a strong team, a brand that meaningfully engages with customers, and a focused strategy to reach profitability,” said Sean Byrne.
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