Mind Medicine appoints Maria A. Oquendo to Scientific Advisory Board
Biotech company focused on psychedelics Medicine of the mind inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD) (NEO: MMED) (DE: MMQ) recently announced that it has appealed to Maria A. Oquendo, MD, Ph.D. for her scientific board.
Oquendo is a Ruth Meltzer Professor and President of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and Chief Psychiatrist at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
She has also served as president of the American Psychiatric Association, the International Academy of Suicide Research, and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology. Oquendo is vice chairman of the board of directors of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, vice chairman of the College of International Neuropsychopharmacology, and has served on the advisory board of the National Institute of Mental Health.
“Our goal is to revolutionize mental health and addiction care, and we want to make effective treatments available to large and diverse patient populations around the world.” MindMed CEO Robert Barrow commented on the appointment. “Dr. Oquendo’s extensive experience in psychiatry and pharmacology, including his work with high-risk patients, will be invaluable in advancing all of our research and development efforts.”
Avant Brands elects its directors
Cannabis producer Avant Brands Inc. (TSX: AVNT) (OTCQX: AVNTB) (FRA: 1BUP) a elected each of the six nominees for the post of director during its annual general meeting of shareholders held on Friday, November 5.
The following experts have joined the board of directors of the Kelowna, BC-based company:
- Jürgen Schreiber
- Norton Singhavon
- Michael blady
- Derek sanders
- Ruairi Twomey
- Duane Lo
Delic Appoints KWC CEO Kevin Nicholson New COO in Acquisition Agreement
Kevin Nicholson, CEO of Ketamine Wellness Centers Arizona LLC, had been named new COO for Delic Holdings Corp. (CSE: DELC), like part of the acquisition contract between the two companies.
Delic, a psychedelic wellness company, announced Tuesday it has completes the previously announced acquisition of KWC for $ 10 million in stock and in cash.
“As more treatments, such as MDMA and psilocybin, are cleared by the FDA for medical use, we have the potential to help millions more through clinics.” Matt Stang, co-founder and CEO of Delic said.
Agrify Corporation strengthens its management team
Agrify Corporation announced on Wednesday that Thomas Massie became its new President and COO and Timothy Oakes agreed to move on to the role of CFO.
Massie is also a member of the company’s board of directors. He has extensive experience leading growth-oriented organizations. Robert Harrison, who was previously COO of Agrify, has become the senior vice president of manufacturing operations.
Oakes, a financial executive with over three decades of experience, has been a key member of Agrify’s board of directors, as well as the chairman of its audit committee.
“As members of the Board of Directors, Thomas and Tim have been instrumental in the successful execution of our growth strategy”, Raymond Chang, CEO of the company noted. “I am confident that their new roles will allow them to have an even stronger impact on our business as we continue our next phase of growth and our mission to become the most dynamic supply chain solutions provider in the world. cannabis and hemp industry. “
Ascend Wellness hires Danielle Drummond as Vice President of Social Equity
Vertically integrated cannabis business Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (CSE: AAWH) (OTCQX: AAWH) announced on Wednesday that it has hired Danielle Drummond as vice president of social equity.
In a newly created position, Drummond attend develop and lead community partnerships and restorative justice initiatives through the company’s existing footprint in five states and spearheading its entry into the New York market.
Drummond brings over 15 years of experience in addressing racial prejudice and establishing culturally appropriate practices in education, criminal justice and community development.
Prior to joining AWH, she was Deputy Chief of Community Engagement at the Suffolk County Attorney’s Office in Boston, Massachusetts.
“One of the main reasons I joined AWH was its commitment to addressing the damage inflicted on low-income communities of color by the war on drugs,” said T. Andrew Brown, recently appointed president of AWH New York. “New York’s cannabis law includes some of the strictest fairness provisions in the country, and I am committed to ensuring this company leads the way in not only meeting but exceeding these requirements.”
Pure Beauty appoints Esther Song as its first Marketing Director
Pure beauty, a California-based boutique cannabis brand, revealed on Monday that Esther Song was named her very first Marketing Director.
She brings more than two decades of experience in public relations and marketing, specializing in building brand visibility through strategic communications and global marketing campaigns.
Song joins Pure Beauty with three years of cannabis marketing experience, including as senior vice president of marketing and communications for a cannabis retailer. MedMen Enterprises Inc (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF).
In addition, Song has led the global digital and VIP public relations of fashion brands, including Tory Burch, where she was vice president of public relations and VIP partnerships. The song was also at Tod’s, and in public relations agency BPCM, where she managed accounts such as Lanvin, Céline and Rimowa.
“We are delighted to add Esther Song to the Pure Beauty team”, Imelda Walavalkar, CEO and co-founder of Pure Beauty said. “His exemplary cannabis and fashion and lifestyle experience will be instrumental in expanding our brand in California as well as other legal markets. “
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