Retail Operations veteran to assist NAC as it
expands its Canadian footprint
OTTAWA, Dec. 12, 2017
/CNW/ - National Access Cannabis Corp. ("NAC" or the "Company")
(TSX VENTURE: NAC), Canada's best
practices leader in delivering secure, safe, and responsible access
to legal medical cannabis today announced that Christopher Kane has joined the Company as its
Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Kane will be responsible for
overseeing NAC's day-to-day operations, advancing its future retail
operations, as well as implementing the Company's long-term
business strategy.
"Chris brings a diverse background in both Canadian Retail and
Pharmaceutical operations to our team at a pivotal stage of our
growth," said Mark Goliger, Chief
Executive Officer of National Access Cannabis. "Importantly, his
deep knowledge and experience in the security protocols required to
responsibly manage controlled substances for the pharmaceutical
industry will be particularly relevant as we pursue a potential
retail distribution model."
"Our commitment to providing safe and responsible access to
legal cannabis extends to the potential retail operations that we
may operate, and implementing the procedures early in the
development of these new locations will be key to their success,"
said Christopher Kane, Chief
Operating Officer of National Access Cannabis. "I look forward to
working with the entire management team as we continue to expand
NAC's network of clinics across the country to better serve our
growing base of members."
Mr. Kane comes to NAC with more than three decades of leadership
experience in Retail Operations, Category Management,
Merchandising, Pharmacy, Logistics, Marketing and Business
Development having previously held senior roles at Sobeys, Katz
Group Canada Ltd (Rexall Pharma Plus / IDA and Guardian Pharmacies)
and McKesson, where he was most recently the SVP of Operations and
Strategy - Drug Trading Ltd. (a division of Katz Group Canada
Ltd.). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Psychology as
well as a Business Management Studies Diploma from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Christopher Kane's appointment as
Chief Operating Officer is subject to approval by the TSX Venture
Exchange Inc.
About National Access Cannabis
National Access Cannabis is Canada's best practices leader in delivering
secure, safe, and responsible access to legal medical cannabis. NAC
enables patients to gain knowledge and the legal medical
documentation required to navigate Canada's disparate network of authorized
Licensed Producers of Cannabis. Through its Canada-wide network of care centres, NAC has
partnered with health professionals to improve the quality of life
of its local members and provide services designed to inform,
educate and supply expert advice.
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National Access Cannabis Corp. is listed on the TSX Venture
Exchange under the symbol (TSXV: NAC).
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SOURCE National Access Cannabis (NAC)