Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Latest

Vivo Cannabis Sees CEO, Chairman Announce Retirements

Vivo Cannabis (TSX: VIVO) this morning has announced the retirement of both its Chairman Paul Lucas, as well as its CEO Barry Fishman. Both retirements will be effective as of December 31, 2020, with the company to be lead by an interim CEO ahead of the company identifying a permanent replacement.

Independent director Richard Fitzgerald will be taking on both the Chairman role and that of the interim CEO role. Fitzgerald is currently the chair of the governance and nominating committee for the issuer, and is said to have “decades of experience in consumer insights, brand building and marketing.”

Commenting on his departure, Fishman commented that it was the “optimal time to transition to a new CEO to elevate the company to the next level.” Given the timing of the joint retirement, its unclear whether or not the retirement of both the CEO and Chairman was “optional” or not.

Vivo Cannabis last traded at $0.12 on the TSX.


Information for this briefing was found via Sedar and Vivo Cannabis. The author has no securities or affiliations related to this organization. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Always do additional research and consult a professional before purchasing a security. The author holds no licenses.

2 Responses

Video Articles

When 4% of Global Copper Disappears Overnight | David Gower – Emerita Resources

Mining M&A: Gold X2 Acquires Kesselrun Resources

They Said Oil Was Dead. They Were Wrong. | Michael Judson – Record Resources

Recommended

Altamira Gold Hits 395.5 Metres Of 0.4 g/t Gold At Maria Bonita

Silver47 Hits 640 g/t Silver Equivalent Over 6.9 Metres At Red Mountain

Related News

MediPharm Labs, Vivo Cannabis Slump After Announcing All-Stock Deal

MediPharm Labs (TSX: LABS) announced on Thursday an all-equity deal to acquire VIVO Cannabis (TSX:...

Sunday, December 25, 2022, 01:35:00 PM

Vivo Cannabis To Move To Toronto Stock Exchange

Vivo Cannabis (TSXV: VIVO) is officially moving to the big boards. The firm announced this...

Thursday, January 23, 2020, 08:16:47 AM

Vivo Cannabis Reduces Outstanding Debentures From $27.1 Million To $6.6 Million

Vivo Cannabis (TSX: VIVO) has significant reduced its outstanding debt obligations through amendments to certain...

Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 09:08:13 AM

Vivo Cannabis Reports Q1 Revenue Of $5.5 Million, Net Loss Of $3.5 Million

VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX: VIVO) last night reported its Q1 2021 financial and operating results....

Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 08:33:28 AM

Public Cannabis Companies Have Already Received More Than $25 Million in Federal Wage Subsidies

In response to the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian Federal Government introduced several programs to...

Saturday, November 14, 2020, 10:00:00 AM