"Akanda, with a unique strategy and scaled assets, will be positioned to be the low cost supplier of high quality and ethically sourced medical cannabis products to the fast-growing African, UK, European, and other international markets. I am excited to support Tej and Louisa as they build Akanda into a world-class company, leveraging Halo's trusted cannabis brands, technology, and know-how." Tej Virk will join Akanda as CEO from Khiron Life Sciences (TSX-V: KHRN) (OTC: KHRNF) ("Khiron"), where he was President and Managing Director, Europe, establishing Khiron's medical and consumer packaged goods business in the region. Prior to his time at Khiron, Virk was Managing Director, Europe, for Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGC) (TSE: WEED) ("Canopy"), where he was responsible for driving the multinational expansion of Canopy's European operations.