Tag: CBT > Cannabis CEO

Executive Leadership Team

TheraTrue Appoints Cannabis Industry Veteran Chris Ras as CEO

Ras has more than 20 years of experience leading operational and retail teams at Target Corp., Columbia Care and Deep Roots Harvest.

June 5, 2025

The Last Word

‘We’re Not Just Building a Company—We’re Shaping the Future of an Industry’

Gibran Washington, CEO of multistate operator Ethos Cannabis, shares his take and tips on developing strategic vision and operational excellence.

February 4, 2025

Finance

Safe Harbor Financial CEO Stepping Down

Sundie Seefried is planning to retire in 30 days but will remain as a board member. The company is commencing a CEO succession initiative.

January 29, 2025

Top Stories

Bat Poop Fatalities, Farm Bill Extension Lead CBT’s Top Stories in December

Illinois legislation to regulate hemp products, the DEA’s subpoena blunder and Minnesota’s unknown launch were among the most-read articles this month.

December 26, 2024

Home

21 'Lessons Learned' From Cannabis CEOs

Four CEOs of plant-touching cannabis companies share lessons that helped steer them and their companies to success.

December 15, 2024

Executive Leadership Team

Aurora Cannabis CEO Takes on Executive Chairman Role

Miguel Martin is expanding his duties as part of a board leadership transition with outgoing Chairman Ron Funk appointed as lead independent director.

September 20, 2024

Executive Leadership Team

AYR Wellness CEO David Goubert Steps Down Effective Immediately

The company’s board of directors approved the appointment of Steven M. Cohen as interim CEO.

September 18, 2024

Finance

Ascend Wellness Holdings Removes CEO, Terminates CFO

The cannabis company appointed board Director Samuel Brill to replace John Hartman as CEO. The company also appointed a new president and CFO.

August 27, 2024

Industry Headlines

Canopy Growth CEO to Retire at End of Company’s Fiscal Year

The cannabis company initiated a comprehensive selection process to identify David Klein’s successor.

August 19, 2024

Executive Leadership Team

Curaleaf Appoints Executive Chairman Boris Jordan as CEO

Outgoing CEO Matt Darin is set to retire. Jordan will remain on the board.

August 8, 2024

Colorado

Schwazze Appoints Interim CEO Following Resignation

Forrest Hoffmaster, the cannabis company’s chief financial officer, was given the additional role after Nirup Krishnamurthy resigned.

February 26, 2024

Executive Leadership Team

MedMen CEO, Executive Chairman Both Step Down; Restructuring Officer Named

Former CEO Ellen Deutsch Harrison also resigned her position from the company’s board.

January 24, 2024