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President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel, a staunch loyalist, to head the FBI. This move suggests a possible restructuring in the bureau’s future. What Happened: Trump’s nomination of Patel, who served in several national security roles during Trump’s first...

RX Green Technologies announced on Tuesday that it has appointed cannabis veteran executive Gary Santo as its new CEO, replacing Wes Matelich, who will remain on the board as an advisor. "Following an extensive search led by myself and the board, we are excited to add a leader with Gary's...

David Cohen, the former CEO of Fluence, a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, was appointed to be the new CEO of Dove Automation. Dove, an affiliate of Calvary Robotics provides next-generation automation solutions that helps...

Humble & Fume Shakes Up Management Team Cannabis operator Humble & Fume Inc. (CSE: HMBL) (OTCQX: HUMBF) has appointed Chris Candelario as the president of US distribution. Candelario is a veteran of nearly twenty years in the distribution industry. "Providing exceptional service is my...

As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Miami (April 11-12), gathering top CEOs, investors and leaders in the marijuana industry, let's scroll through the latest leadership changes in the space. Acting Director of the NM Cannabis Control Division Resigns Andrew Vallejos, an...

Federation Of International Hemp Organizations Names Leadership Team The Federation of International Hemp Organizations has appointed Fredéric Vallier, who served as secretary general of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions for 12 years, as its first-ever director general,...

CT's Marijuana Chief Resigns Ahead Of Rec Sales Launch Connecticut's cannabis stepped down from her position just weeks before the launch of recreational cannabis sales in the state, reported the Stamford Advocate. Andréa Comer left her two roles overseeing the cannabis market...

Cannabis retailer High Tide Inc. (NASDAQ: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA) has appointed Greg Fleury to serve as its new chief technology officer. Fleury brings over two decades of experience in developing and managing digital operations teams, web platform design, analytics, search engine...

iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (CSE: IAN) (OTCPK: ITHUF) announced the appointment of Robert Galvin as a replacement interim chief executive officer and member of the company's board of directors. Galvin previously served as a board member following the completion of the company's...

Root & Bloom announced that the board of directors has unanimously chosen Tom Regan to serve as CEO. Regan, who has been working as a strategic advisor to the Salisbury, Massachusetts-based company, will assume the new role immediately. He brings a wealth of expertise to this role, having...

Cannabis operator Stem Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: STMH) (CSE: STEM) has appointed co-founder Matthew Cohen, as CEO and CFO, effective immediately. Cohen revealed his plan to focus all company’s resources on operations, which are predominately in Oregon. “We intend to monetize the...

Canadian cannabis company Entourage Health Corp. (TSX-V: ENTG) (OTCQX: ETRGF) has appointed Vaani Maharaj, a seasoned financial executive with broad experience in corporate finance, healthcare and consumer-packaged goods (CPG). She joins the company as incoming chief financial officer and succeeds...

Cannabis company Flower One Holdings Inc. (CSE: FONE) (OTCQX: FLOOF) (FSE: F11) announced that its president and CEO, Kellen O’Keefe, has been appointed to the advisory board of Weldon Angelos’ “The Weldon Project.” “I am proud to be joining The Weldon Project to...

Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CRON) (TSX:CRON) announced that the board of directors has appointed Mike Gorenstein as chairman, president, and CEO, effective March 21, 2022, in connection with Kurt Schmidt's retirement. Gorenstein’s immediate areas of focus include: Delivering margin...

Ikänik Farms, Inc. (CSE: IKNK.U) (FSE: DFMA) has announced that Brian Baca has tendered his resignation as CEO and director of the company effectively immediately. Borja Sanz De Madrid has been appointed interim CEO. In addition, J.J. Thomas has also resigned as a director of the company. Sanz...