VFF - Cannabis Industry Changes As Marijuana Rescheduling Looms | Benzinga
As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Chicago this Sept 27-28 for its 17th edition, gathering top CEOs, investors and leaders in the cannabis industry, let's scroll through the top leadership changes over the past few weeks.
Three Cannabis Firms Strengthen Their Boards With New Appointments
ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (TSX-V: ZYUS), a Canadian cannabinoid-based life sciences company announced in August that Wayne Brownlee, who was conditionally appointed to the company's board of directors, has successfully obtained from Health Canada security clearance required to serve as a director of the corporation.
In mid-August, California cannabis company Unrivaled Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: UNRV) appointed Matt Barron to its board of directors. In addition to vast experience in the cannabis sector, his diverse background spans roles as a start-up founder, healthcare operator and early-stage growth strategist.
CannaPharmaRx, Inc. (OTC EXPERT: CPMD) expanded its board of directors in August from three seats to five. The following experts joined the board of the Calgary, Alberta-based company.
- Anthony Panek is a corporate mergers and acquisitions attorney and venture capital investor with expertise in capital raising, formation and growing businesses.
- Adam Mindle is a transactional attorney with extensive experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting sophisticated joint ventures, secured financing and mergers and acquisitions related to real estate, healthcare and technology companies.
- The third and final board position will be filled in the near future. Additionally, Mark Branson has chosen to step down from his current position on the board.
Four Companies Name Board Directors
Over the past month, three cannabis companies held their respective annual general meetings of shareholders, electing directors of their boards.
Shiny Health & Wellness Corp. (TSXV: SNYB) wrapped up August by setting the number of directors at five, ...