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People Mover: Hirings, Promotions and more, 10/11/20

By Alex Halperin

Welcome to WeedWeek’s People Mover, where we follow hirings, departures, promotions and other key personnel changes in the cannabis world.

Email hello@weedweek.net with the subject line People Mover to submit an item. Entries are due by noon, PT on Fridays.

This week:

  • MSO Vireo said Ari Hoffnung had resigned as Chief Strategy Officer and from the Board of Directors.
  • Consultancy Allay brought on Kara Lavaux as a compliance expert. She previously served as a food and safety regulator for the state of Colorado, including six years in cannabis.
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