OXNARD, Calif., Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRESS RELEASE -- CURE Pharmaceutical, a drug delivery and development company, has announced that it has named John K. Bell, FCA, FCPA, ICD.D to its board of directors. Bell brings more than 40 years of experience to the company, most recently serving as chairman of the Canopy Rivers board of directors and former chairman of Canopy Growth’s board of directors.
“John’s unparalleled depth and breadth of expertise makes him an invaluable asset to our growth strategy,” said Rob Davidson, CEO of CURE Pharmaceutical. “His impressive array of experience supports every aspect of our business, including pharmaceutical, manufacturing, financial and cannabis.”
Bell is a managing partner at Onbelay Capital Inc., a private equity and investment firm based in Cambridge, Canada. He has sat on a number of public boards, most recently with DelMar Pharmaceuticals, which develops new treatments for cancer. He also was the founder and CEO of Shred-Tech, Inc., a leader in the mobile shredding industry. He was the owner and CEO of Polymer Technologies Inc., a global manufacturer of auto parts. He has served as chairman and principal shareholder of fleet management company BSM Technologies Inc. (TSX-V) and was CEO and director of ATS Automation (TSX) and its 24 global manufacturing facilities.
“Safe and reliable delivery systems for cannabinoid molecules and related products are still in the early stages and CURE has the opportunity to maintain its global leadership in the industry due to its proprietary technologies, excellent research capabilities and strong management,” said Bell. “It is a tremendous opportunity to be part of this exceptionally talented team that is changing the future of medicine.”
Bell is also a philanthropist who has contributed to and provided leadership for numerous organizations including Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Waterloo Regional Police, Waterloo Region Prosperity Council, and Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and the Stratford festival.
