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Say Hello to Savvy: Choom™ Announces Formation of Board of Advisors
Say Hello to Savvy: Choom™ Announces Formation of Board of Advisors.
About this update from Choom Hldgs Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nSay Hello to Savvy: Choom™ Announces Formation of Board of Advisors\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSay Hello to Savvy: Choom™ Announces Formation of Board of Advisors\nCanada NewsWire\nVANCOUVER, May 17, 2018\n\n\n\nVANCOUVER, May 17, 2018 /CNW/ - Choom™ (CSE: CHOO; OTCQB: CHOOF) is pleased to announce the appointment of several key executives to our Board of Advisors to help steer the brand into Canada's emerging rec-use marijuana market. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\"We are very proud to introduce these new additions to the Choom™ team. These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from a variety of industries. Our ability to attract this phenomenal talent is a testament to Choom's vision and strategic plan as we launch our brand in Canada's recreational use cannabis segment. As we rapidly execute our business model we have established an advisory team with extensive experience in Consumer Branding, Retail Supply Chain, Government Relations, Entrepreneurship, Operations, and Financial Services to provide guidance during our next phase of growth. We look forward to leveraging their experience and thought leadership to expedite Choom's retail launch,\" said Chris Bogart, Choom™ President & CEO. \n\nAppointments to Choom's Advisory Board include:\n\nDEREK CHANDerek joins Choom™ after his previous role as CFO for Vega, North America's leading all-natural health and performance nutrition brand. During his 9 years at Vega, his financial oversight helped the company grow 15x in sales. Derek managed the Company's private equity financing and participated in the M&A process, culminating in the successful sale of Vega to White Wave Foods for US$550 million. Mr. Chan brings over 20 years experience in senior finance roles across various industries spanning consumer packaged goods, hospitality, and technology. \n\nDerek holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation and a Bachelor of Science from Simon Fraser University. Prior to leaving public practice, Derek was at KPMG LLP where ...