Emerald Health Announces CEO Appointment for Pure Sunfarms

Emerald Health Therapeutics (TSXV:EMH) and Village Farms International (TSX:VFF) announced the appointment of Mandesh Dosanjh as president and CEO of 50/50 owned cannabis joint venture Pure Sunfarms.

As quoted in the press release:

Mr. Dosanjh joins Pure Sunfarms from his position as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Wholesale, at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), where he led LCBO’s supply chain division, and developed and managed its supply chain and wholesale strategy as the LCBO prepared for the legalization of adult-use cannabis.

Mr. Dosanjh commented, “Over the past two years at the LCBO, I became immersed in the Canadian cannabis industry and gained an in-depth knowledge and understanding of its many suppliers. Pure Sunfarms truly stands out in the industry for both the experience and expertise of its team, and the quality of its growing operations, strongly positioning it for leadership in the adult-use market,” said Mr. Dosanjh. “I look forward to the opportunity to leverage my in-depth knowledge of the Canadian cannabis product landscape, as well as my many years managing consumer packaged goods supply chains, to drive the success of Pure Sunfarms as a fully integrated cannabis products business.”

“Mr. Dosanjh comes to Pure Sunfarms from a unique vantage point in the Canadian cannabis industry, and we expect his insights and relationships to be invaluable in growing the business,” said Mr. Chris Wagner, CEO, Emerald Health Therapeutics. “His broad experience will also be instrumental in driving efficiencies that will benefit bottom-line profit.”

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Source: marijuanaindex.com