iAnthus Appoints Richard Proud As CEO And Director

iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. ITHUF IAN appointed Richard Proud as CEO and director on the board of directors of the company.

"The board believes Richie is the ideal CEO to lead iAnthus' next chapter of growth and innovation. Richie has a proven track record of execution, operational excellence, and developing teams that drive results. He's a world class leader with deep seated industry expertise. We have every confidence Richie will make a transformational impact on the company and take it to new levels," stated Mich Mathews-Spradlin, chairwoman of iAnthus.

Richard was most recently the executive vice president of revenue for Curaleaf CURLF, a multi-state cannabis operator, where he was responsible for managing the revenue and inventory strategies across Curaleaf's businesses, including retail and wholesale.

"I am thrilled to step into the roles of director and CEO at this pivotal time for our company. My successful experiences in the cannabis and retail industries position me uniquely to build upon the foundation that exists within iAnthus, including its dispensary footprint, world class brands and most importantly, the exceptional people that work across our businesses. I'm committed to rapidly leveraging these strengths to drive results for our customers," stated Proud.

Effective immediately upon the appointment of Richard as CEO, Robert Galvin's tenure as the company's interim CEO concluded. Galvin will continue in his position as the company's interim COO.

Richard's control of the company's Massachusetts subsidiaries is subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.

Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, the place where deals get done, is returning to Chicago this Sept 27-28 for its 17th edition. Get your tickets today before prices increase and secure a spot at the epicenter of cannabis investment and branding.

Photo by Jeff W on Unsplash

Related News

iAnthus Commences Adult-Use And Expands Medical Cannabis Operations In New Jersey

Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
Comments
Loading...
Posted In: CannabisNewsPenny StocksMarketsMich Mathews-SpradlinpremiumRichard ProudRobert Galvin
Benzinga simplifies the market for smarter investing

Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.

Join Now: Free!

Cannabis is evolving – don’t get left behind!

Curious about what’s next for the industry and how to leverage California’s unique market?

Join top executives, policymakers, and investors at the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight in Anaheim, CA, at the House of Blues on November 12. Dive deep into the latest strategies, investment trends, and brand insights that are shaping the future of cannabis!

Get your tickets now to secure your spot and avoid last-minute price hikes.