Vireo

US (MN): Vireo Health and Bruce Linton part ways

Vireo Health has entered into a mutual release with Bruce Linton relating to all outstanding matters between them. Mr. Linton joined Vireo in November of 2019. On June 8, 2020, the Company elected to terminate its employment agreement with Mr. Linton as Executive Chairman, on an entirely without-cause…

CAN (ON): CFO transition at Canada House Wellness Group

Paul Hart has left Canada House Wellness Group to pursue other opportunities. The Company's current Financial Controller, Ms. Peili Miao, CPA, CGA, has been appointed interim…

US (CA): Anders Peterson joins InSpire

InSpire Transpiration Solutions has added Anders Peterson to its team of cannabis industry experts. Peterson brings a scientific education background and nearly a decade of experience in the cannabis industry to his role at InSpire. As Technical Sales Representative, Peterson will work closely with…

CAN (ON): Jason Ackerman stepping down as CEO of TerrAscend

Jason Ackerman is stepping down from his role as CEO and Executive Chairman of TerrAscend. Jason Wild, current Chairman of the Board, will assume the position of Executive Chairman with the senior management team reporting directly to him. Additionally, Ed Schutter, current board member, has been…

CAN (ON): Ken Galloway joins A&L Canada Laboratories as business development representative for BC and Alberta

A&L Canada Laboratories' Ken Galloway will represent the company as Business Development Representative for British Columbia and central Alberta effective March 15, 2021. Ken succeeds Norm Dueck who will shift his focus to development of his own agronomy business. A&L thanks Norm for his many…

US (CA): Body and Mind has appointed Alexis Podesta as a director

Body and Mind has appointed Alexis Podesta as a director of the Company. Alexis Podesta has served in senior roles in both the public and private sector. Known for her talent to skillfully navigate complex policy and political issues, her broad portfolio has included problem-solving on high-profile…

CAN (BC): SIPCO Innovations welcomes new Director of Research and Development, Doug T.H. Chou

SIPCO Innovations adds Dr. Doug T.H. Chou to their team as the new Director of Research and Development. With this addition, SIPCO Innovations will continue their efforts to find sustainable solutions for a greener and healthier planet. With over 20 years of experience within the research and development…

Morocco set to legalise cannabis production for medical use

Morocco plans to allow the farming, export and domestic sale of cannabis for medical and industrial use, the government said on Thursday, a move it hopes will help…

urban-gro

US (CO): James H. Dennedy appointed as President and COO of urban-gro

urban-gro has appointed James H. Dennedy as President and Chief Operating Officer. “We are incredibly pleased to have Jim join our executive management team as President and COO. Since serving on our Board since August 2018, he has consistently provided sound financial and operational counsel. As we…

SpeakEasy

CAN (BC): Charles Williams, Ph.D appointed to SpeakEasy's board

SpeakEasy Cannabis Club has appointed Charles Williams, Ph.D as an additional independent director to its board of directors. “I’m grateful to be a part of this team and its quality-first culture,” said Davidson. “Looking ahead, the vision for our shareholders is to leverage SpeakEasy’s knowledge,…

US (MA): Stuart Wilcox joins Agrify's Board of Directors

Agrify has appointed Stuart Wilcox, former Chief Operating Officer of Curaleaf, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Wilcox has replaced Matthew Kressy as an Independent Director on the Board. Mr. Kressy recently stepped down as a Director, but he will continue to engage with the Company by actively serving on…

Helius Therapeutics

NZ: Helius appoints Chief Operating Officer

Mary Alice Simon has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Helius Therapeutics. Ms Simon joins Helius with extensive experience in the pharmaceuticals industry - both in Operations and Quality Assurance. Most recently, she was Head of Operations - Healthcare at API Consumer Brands, following…

Aphria

DE: Denise Faltischek appointed as managing director of Aphria Germany

Denise Faltischek, Aphria’s Chief Strategy Officer, will also assume the role of Managing Director of Aphria Germany, effective January 23, 2021, reporting to Irwin D. Simon, Aphria’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  Ms. Faltischek joined Aphria in September 2019 with extensive consumer-packaged goods…

CAN (ON): Hexo Corp appoints General Manager of US operations

HEXO Corp has appointed Charles Bowman as General Manager of its US operations, effective immediately. “Charlie's extensive experience in commercial growth and operations will…

MediPharm Labs

CAN (ON): MediPharm appoinst new CFO

Greg Hunter will join MediPharm Labs as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 8, 2021. "Greg Hunter brings over 20 years of experience as a business executive holding various senior finance and leadership roles across multiple industries including healthcare distribution, telecommunications,…