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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Geoff Crocker appointed as Chief Technology Officer for the CEL Group of Companies

Geoff Crocker has been appointed as the new Chief Technology Officer of CEL Group of Companies. CEL, the parent company of Conviron and Argus Controls, specializes in developing client solutions for plant-centric environments, controls and automation systems used in plant science research, commercial…

US (OH): Doug Laubenstein joins AgriNomix

AgriNomix is committed to providing clients with exceptional customer service. "To further augment this commitment, we are pleased to announce the hiring of Doug Laubenstein as our Strategic Business Development Leader," Agrinomix team explains. "Laubenstein is the primary contact for new clients seeking…

US (CA): Cannabis industry expert joins consulting firm

The Arcview Group announces the addition of industry expert and Tri-State native, Jason Malcolm to their Arcview Management Consulting team. Jason will co-lead as Principal alongside industry veteran, David Abernathy. Together, the Arcview Management Consulting team will continue to develop and implement…

US (AZ): Barron Lighting Group appoints new Growlite district manager

Barron Lighting Group has added Jim Brown to the Barron team as Growlite District Manager. "We are excited to welcome Jim to the Barron family and the Growlite team,” said Heather McCune, Vice President, Sales Operations of Barron Lighting Group. “Jim’s background in the horticulture industry and…

US (CA): COO of Harborside departs from company

Greg Sutton, chief operating officer of Harborside, has stepped down from his position effective Jan. 15, 2021. "On behalf of the whole team, I want to extend my heartfelt…

CAN (ON): Two members of MJ Jardin's board of directors resign

Roman Kocur and Lorne Sugarman have resigned as members of the Board of Directors of MJardin Group.  "On behalf of our board of directors, I thank Roman and Lorne for their valuable service and contributions over the years, and wish them well in future endeavors," stated Adrian Montgomery, Chairman of MJardin.…

US (MN): Vireo Health appoints Victor E. Mancebo to board of directors

Vireo Health International has appointed Victor E. Mancebo to its Board of Directors. As Director, Mr. Mancebo will serve as an advisor to Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kyle Kingsley as well as the Company's executive leadership team. Mr. Mancebo previously served as the President and Chief…

Flora Growth

CAN (ON): Flora appoints author of Colombian medical cannabis law to advisory board; Aaron Atin as corporate secretary

Flora Growth Corp. (“Flora” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Juan Manuel Galán Pachon, a former Colombian senator and the author of the Colombian medical cannabis law, to its board of strategic advisors. Flora has also appointed Aaron Atin as its new corporate secretary. “As a…

CAN (ON): MediPharm Labs appoints Warren Everitt to board of directors

MediPharm Labs has appointed Warren Everitt to its Board of Directors.   Mr. Everitt joined MediPharm Labs in 2017 to establish the Company’s presence in the Australian market. As the founding CEO of Australia Pacific, he oversaw all aspects of the build out, start-up and commercialization of the GMP-certified extraction…

US (NY): New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association announces new executive board

In anticipation of a busy and productive state legislative session in Albany, the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) is announcing new members of its…

US (NY): Acreage Holdings appoints Katie Bayne to the Board of Directors

Acreage Holdings has appointed Katie Bayne to the Board of Directors. "Bayne brings more than 30 years of consumer marketing and operations experience to her new position on the Board of Directors, including over two decades at The Coca-Cola Company, where she served as President of North America Brands…

CAN (BC): Core One Labs appoints Dr. Robert Hancock as executive chairman

Core One Labs has appointed Dr. Robert E.W. Hancock as Executive Chairman of the Company, effective January 6, 2021. "Dr. Hancock is an internationally renowned academic in Microbiology and Immunology - having bestowed upon him the title of UBC Killam Professor of Microbiology and Immunology - is the…

US (CA): Indus Holdings appointed Kevin Lawrence as Chief Revenue Officer

Indus Holdings has appointed Kevin Lawrence to the role of Chief Revenue Officer. "Mr. Lawrence brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the cannabis, retail, and financial technology solutions sectors to Indus Holdings, Inc., and will oversee all revenue streams for the organization,…

US (CA): Steve DeAngelo and Harborside part ways

Harborside and Steve DeAngelo are separating, and the Company is eliminating the role of Chairman Emeritus, effective December 31, 2020. A longtime activist and strong advocate for the cannabis reform movement, Mr. DeAngelo co-founded Harborside in 2006 as a non-profit medical cannabis dispensary.…

CAN (ON): WeedMD CEO steps down after one year

WeedMD has appointed executive chairman, George Scorsis, as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. "This appointment follows Angelo Tsebelis’s decision to step down from his CEO and director roles, with mutual agreement from the Board, following the successful year-long integration of…