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Cannabis Strategic Ventures Expands Board of Directors and Executive Staff in Preparation for Uplisting and Acquisitions
Cannabis Strategic Ventures Expands Board of Directors and Executive Staff in Preparation for Uplisting and Acquisitions.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nLOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NetworkWire – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) today announces the expansion of its independent board of directors and executive team as the Company prepares to uplist to the OTCQB Venture Market Place and add additional brands and assets to its portfolio. Expanding the independent board of directors is one of the final key pieces for OTCQB uplisting.\n “The following board of director and team appointments reflect the growth we've experienced as a company and our commitment to positioning Cannabis Strategic Ventures as a leader in the cannabis industry,” said Simon Yu, CEO of Cannabis Strategic Ventures. “As we begin the uplisting process and take advantage of increasingly favorable cannabis legislation worldwide, having a leading team in place will allow us to quickly scale and address industry demands.” Independent Board of Directors SEC attorney Tad Mailander has been appointed to Cannabis Strategic Ventures’ independent board of directors, where he will contribute his extensive securities experience. He has been a director of American Cannabis Company, Inc. since March 13, 2018. Also joining the board is Jesus Quintero, current CFO of MassRoots, a leading technology platform for the cannabis industry with regulated dispensary clients in multiple U.S. markets. Quintero previously served as CFO of Brazil Interactive Media and has experience in public company reporting. Management Currently a member of Cannabis Strategic Ventures’ board of directors, the Company names Chris Young as its chief strategy officer. Young, an accomplished entertainment lawyer, fashion entrepreneur, and venture capital investor, in 2011 started and later became president of his first company. Co-founded with model Jacqueline Brown, the company was later acquired by a U.S.-based fashion incubator known as FD9 Group. Young currently serves as a resident advisor at the Venture Fund Amplify.LA. Cannabis Strategic Ventures also names Arlene Guzman as its vice president of Communications and Operations. Guzman brings nearly 15 years of experience as a communications and operations professional in the venture capital and government space. Her experience includes working on presidential and state-level campaigns and holding key roles at VantagePoint Ca...