Tilray® Announces Global Senior Leadership Appointments
NANAIMO, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis production, research, cultivation and distribution, announces the expansion of its global senior leadership team with four strategic hires: Greg Christopher as EVP of Operations, formerly with Nestle; Rita Seguin as EVP of Human Resources, formerly with Diageo; Dara Redler as General Counsel, formerly with The Coca-Cola Company; and Charlie Cain as VP of Retail, formerly with Starbucks Corporation.
“We are pleased to have these experienced leaders join our team as we continue to disrupt the global pharmaceutical, alcohol, CPG and functional food and beverage industries,”
says Brendan Kennedy, Tilray CEO.
“Greg, Rita, Dara and Charlie come to Tilray with robust expertise in their respective fields and we look forward to their contributions as we pioneer the future of cannabis around the world.”
Each of the recently hired senior leaders bring invaluable expertise to Tilray’s growing leadership team. Their roles will directly drive the development of Tilray’s robust operations, which have enabled Tilray to distribute its products in 12 countries, as well as accelerate the company’s aggressive global expansion strategy.
About Tilray®
Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) is a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production and distribution of cannabis and cannabinoids currently serving tens of thousands of patients and consumers in twelve countries spanning five continents.
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