Mr. Shpilt, an early-mover in the cannabis space, has pioneered novel and first-of-their-kind solutions across various strata – from seed to sale to patient care.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
ICC International Cannabis Corp. (CSE: WRLD.U)(FWB: 8K51)(OTC: WLDCF) (“ICC” or “International Cannabis” the “Company”) is pleased to announce that effective immediately, Mr. David Shpilt will join the Company as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Shpilt, an early-mover in the cannabis space, has pioneered novel and first-of-their-kind solutions across various strata – from seed to sale to patient care. The results of these activities, some of which are highlighted below, have manifested into a breadth and depth of knowledge, as well as a rolodex in the cannabis industry that will serve ICC tremendously as the Company moves forward.
Founding of over 12 patient clinics across Canada, with over 100,000 cannabis prescriptions filled to meet the needs of Canadians;Building of several contract manufacturing and white label facilities in Canada, the United States and Europe, providing best of breed THC and CBD products derived from both cannabis and industrial hemp;Creation of genetics libraries which confront and prosecute a wide variety of maladies, and branding of selfsame into recognized product lines, including two of the top eight rated strains on Lift & Co.;Early stage application for and the subsequent granting of multiple commercial licenses under Health Canada’s Federal framework for licensed production (Cannabis Act, ACMPR and MMPR); and,Development of premium targeted brands for Licensed Producers (“LPs”), including the industry’s first three white label cannabis product lines; two of which were developed specifically to aid Canadian Military Veterans suffering from PTSD, chronic pain and other diagnosed medical conditions. Eugene Beukman, outgoing CEO, who will remain a director of ICC stated: “After an extensive recruitment process, the Company is extremely pleased and fortunate to be able to bring David aboard.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL CANNABIS
ICC International Cannabis, through its subsidiaries, has operating assets and is developing a world-class platform for cultivation, extraction, formulation and distribution across the globe in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Poland, Switzerland, Germany, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Malta, Colombia, Argentina, Australia, South Africa and Lesotho.
ON BEHALF OF THE ICC INTERNATIONAL CANNABIS CORP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“David Shpilt”
David Shpilt
Chief Executive Officer
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