Jushi Appoints Former Anheuser Busch Executive As COO

Cannabis operator Jushi Holdings Inc JUSHF has appointed former Anheuser Busch Inbev Sa BUD global supply chain executive Leonardo Garcia-Berg as the company’s Chief Operations Officer.
Garcia-Berg will be responsible for driving growth strategies and efficiencies and coaching and developing team members across the company’s grower-processor facilities.
Garcia-Berg will also manage the company’s facility directors of operations, environmental health and safety, security, quality control, and procurement, reporting to the CEO.
In his previous role as the Global Director of Value Creation Programs at Anheuser, Leo led strategies focused on improving manufacturing, logistics, sourcing, and operations across the company’s third-party vendors.
“As we continue to bring more high-quality products to consumers and patients at accessible price points, Leo’s experience driving operational efficiencies and transforming global supply chains of highly-regulated CPG products will help guide us through our next phase of growth,” said Jim Cacioppo, Chief Executive Officer.
Price action: JUSHF shares are closed lower by 0.26% at $5.59 on Thursday.