WAKEFIELD, Mass., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf, Inc.
("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading vertically integrated
cannabis operator in the United
States, announced today the naming of Chris Melillo as Senior Vice President, Retail
Operations. With an impressive track record of premium consumer
retail experience, Mr. Melillo will be tasked with spearheading
Curaleaf's dispensary expansion rollout and establishing a
consistent customer experience for retail stores across
the United States.
Mr. Melillo formerly served as Senior Director of Stores North
America for Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE),
and Vice President of Stores for DTLR/Villa, a leading footwear and
apparel retailer. Mr. Melillo has more than 20 years of experience
in retail leadership and store operations. He has been
instrumental in retail expansions, store design/construction,
merchandising and omnichannel commerce in hundreds of stores, in
addition to developing and leading retail teams across the
country.
"As we strategically expand our business by growing our
dispensary footprint, it was vital to attract a leader with
extensive experience in managing multi-unit operations. Chris's
background makes him well-equipped to help develop the Curaleaf
retail brand beyond our existing network in 12 states," said
Joseph Lusardi, CEO of Curaleaf.
"Chris will support Curaleaf's growth through the realization of
our strategic plan to establish a national retail footprint with
consistent, streamlined atmospheres, driving foot traffic and
adoption of the well-established Curaleaf brand."
"I am thrilled to have joined the Curaleaf team during this
pivotal time in the Company's history as it looks to significantly
expand its operations and navigate an industry going through
dramatic changes," Mr. Melillo commented.
About Curaleaf, Inc.
Curaleaf is a leading
vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States. Headquartered in
Wakefield, Massachusetts, Curaleaf
has a presence in 12 states. The Company owns and operates 28
dispensaries, 12 cultivation sites and 9 processing sites with a
focus on highly populated, limited license states, including
Florida, Massachusetts, New
Jersey and New York.
Curaleaf leverages its extensive research and development
capabilities to distribute cannabis products in multiple
formats with the highest standard for safety, effectiveness,
consistent quality and customer care. Curaleaf is committed to
being the industry's leading resource in education and
advancement through research and advocacy. Curaleaf's Florida operations were the first in the
cannabis industry to receive the Safe Quality Food certification
under the Global Food Safety Initiative, setting a new standard of
excellence.
For more information please visit www.curaleaf.com.
Investor Contact:
KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto / Allison Soss
PH: (212) 896-1254 / (212) 896-1267
IR@Curaleaf.com
Media Contact:
KCSA Strategic Communications
Anne Donohoe, Managing Director
PH: (347) 487-6199
Media@Curaleaf.com
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