MONCTON, NB, April 7, 2019 /CNW/ – Organigram Holdings Inc.
(TSX VENTURE: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF), the parent company of Organigram
Inc. (the "Company" or "Organigram"), a leading licensed producer
of cannabis is pleased to announce the recent appointment of
strategy and operations consultant James
Cavanagh as the Company's Chief of Staff.
Mr. Cavanagh is an experienced professional who has worked with
Canadian and global clients across a variety of industries to drive
top and bottom-line growth as well as organizational and
operational improvements. Previously with PwC, he has overseen the
design and implementation plan of global manufacturing, corporate,
and sales processes designed to strategically enhance performance
and revenue. Mr. Cavanagh has also facilitated digital strategy
development and implementation, introducing new technology
platforms in order to improve critical business processes and help
achieve cost reduction.
"One of the biggest challenges facing Organigram at this point
in the Company's evolution is consistently applying discipline and
processes to how we grow," says Greg
Engel, CEO of Organigram. "James is the ideal candidate to
bring this unique skill set to our executive team."
As Chief of Staff, Mr. Cavanagh will play a central role in
supporting the Company's executive, helping direct the Company's
overall strategy, resources and focus. Mr. Cavanagh will work
directly with all executive team members to help ensure corporate
priorities are maintained while identifying procedural
efficiencies.
Mr. Cavanagh holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree in
Economics from Queen's University. He will be based in Organigram's
Toronto, Ontario office.
Additionally, Organigram is pleased to announce the addition of
Matt Rogers and Tina Shannon to the Company's senior management
team. As Plant Manager, Mr. Rogers has played a key role in
designing and managing the Company's world-class production
facility. As Director of Human Resources, Mrs. Shannon has been
responsible for the Organigram's recruitment, onboarding and
training through a period of incredible growth. Mrs. Shannon
has helped the Company grow from roughly 100 employees in 2017 to
over 650 full-time employees at the Company's Moncton facility today.
"Incredible performance comes from incredible leadership," says
Engel. "Since joining Organigram, the development of a highly
effective senior management team has been one of my key priorities,
and both Matt and Tina have shown tremendous leadership within
their respective departments. I am confident they will
continue to guide the Company to even greater success and I am
looking forward to working with our senior management team to
continue to evolve their respective fields of responsibility."
Organigram has experienced significant growth over the course of
the last year, as the Company has evolved from a licensed producer
of medical cannabis to a national player in Canada's legal adult use recreational cannabis
marketplace.
As the Company's executive continues to concentrate on
Organigram's strategic plan and sustained growth, the team will
continue to assess and align its deep expertise with specific area
of focus. Reflecting this alignment as well as its ongoing
commitment to exceptional marketing strategy and
execution, Organigram veteran Ray
Gracewood will now serve as the Company's Senior Vice
President, Marketing and Communications, overseeing both medical
and adult recreational brands as well as corporate
communications.
Mike Tripp, the Company's Chief
Legal Officer has left the Company to pursue other opportunities.
Mr. Tripp was a formative member of the Organigram team
having made significant contributions to the Company over the
years. He began providing legal services to the Company in
its infancy, advising it through periods of dramatic growth in a
dynamic industry. "We wish to take this opportunity to thank
Mike for his many contributions. We wish him the best in his
future endeavors" said Greg Engel,
CEO of Organigram.
Guillermo Delmonte, President of
the Company's international division has also departed from the
Company to pursue new opportunities. Organigram would like to thank
Mr. Delmonte for his dedicated service as the Company began to
explore the international investment landscape. We wish him
continued success. The Company's international division
remains an area of key focus for the executive team. With the
build out of the Company's senior ranks, the executive will be
devoting additional time to its international pursuits including a
focus on strategic placement of international personnel.
Helen Martin, who joined the
Company last November and was recently appointed as Corporate
Secretary, is being promoted to Senior Vice President, Strategic
and Legal Affairs.
About Organigram Holdings Inc.
Organigram Holdings Inc. is a TSX Venture Exchange listed
company whose wholly owned subsidiary, Organigram Inc., is a
licensed producer of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in
Canada.
Organigram is focused on producing the highest-quality,
indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult recreational consumers
in Canada, as well as developing
international business partnerships to extend the company's global
footprint. Organigram has also developed a portfolio of legal adult
use recreational cannabis brands including The Edison Cannabis
Company, Ankr Organics, Trailer Park Buds and
Trailblazer. Organigram's primary facility is located
in Moncton, New Brunswick and
the Company is regulated by the Cannabis Act and
the Cannabis Regulations (Canada).
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture
Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
This news release contains forward-looking information which
involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
that may cause actual events to differ materially from current
expectations. Important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are
disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time on
SEDAR (see www.sedar.com). Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims
any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law,
to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We
seek safe harbor.
SOURCE OrganiGram