Bhang Announces Appointment of New Executive Chair
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 29, 2021 /CNW/ - Bhang Inc. ("Bhang" or the "Company") (CSE: BHNG) (OTCQB: BHNGF), a global cannabis CPG brand company with an award-winning portfolio of products, announced today that its board of directors has appointed Graham Simmonds as a director of the Company following the resignation of Nick J. Richards, effective January 28, 2021. Mr. Simmonds was also appointed as Executive Chair of the board of directors and Daniel Nauth, the Company's former Chairman, continues to serve as a director of the Company.
Mr. Simmonds was nominated as a director by Plant-Based Investment Corp. ("PBIC") pursuant to a subscription agreement between the Company and PBIC dated February 10, 2020, whereby PBIC has the right to appoint a nominee to the Company's board of directors. Mr. Simmonds currently serves as Chair of PBIC and was formerly Executive Vice Chair of Bhang in 2020.
The Company would like to thank Mr. Richards for his service and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
Jamie L. Pearson, Bhang's CEO commented, "Daniel stepped up to serve as Chairman of Bhang and helped guide us through 2020 as the Company re-focused on its core chocolate business and began to clean up its balance sheet. Mr. Nauth brings a level head and immense experience in cross-border capital markets issues and we are lucky to continue to have him involved as a director." Ms. Pearson continued, "Graham knows the inner workings of Bhang intimately as former Executive Vice Chair. I am excited to work with him again to further Bhang's business plan and to drive value to our shareholders. He has over 20 years of experience running public companies and has been an incredible mentor and asset to management and our board."
Mr. Simmonds is an entrepreneur with a diverse background in consumer-driven businesses. He has founded and taken public three companies over the past 15 years in the gaming, cannabis and financial technology sectors. Mr. Simmonds has over 20 years of general experience in public company management and business development projects within the gaming, technology and other regulated sectors. He is also licensed and/or has previously been licensed/registered with a number of horse racing and gaming commissions in the United States and Canada. Mr. Simmonds is the founder and former Chairman and CEO of CordovaCann Corp., a Canadian-domiciled diversified cannabis investment company listed on the CSE, and DealNet Capital Corp., a consumer finance company listed on the TSX-V. Graham currently serves as a director and/or officer to a number of public companies including Baymount Incorporated, Prime City One Capital Corp., Aion Therapeutic Inc. and Plant-Based Investment Corp. Mr. Simmonds also formerly served as a director and as Executive Vice Chair of the Company in 2020.
About Bhang
Bhang is committed to making the fairly enjoyable ridiculously fun. For over a decade Bhang has delivered exceptional sensory experiences to consumers through its extensive portfolio of over 50 master-chef created cannabis, CBD and terpene products including gourmet chocolates, pre-rolls, CBD isolate, and Hempstickstm. Bhang's highly-awarded chocolates are among the top-selling edibles in 7 U.S. states and the #1 and #2 chocolate edible in Canada. Bhang's CBD products are globally-distributed and are known for being safe, efficacious and delicious. Learn more at www.bhangnation.com and purchase our high-quality CBD products at www.bhangcbd.com. Live Life with a Bhang!
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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