Verano Announces Resignation of Company President Darren Weiss
Verano Holdings (OTCQX: VRNOF) announced the resignation of Company President Darren Weiss, who will pursue business opportunities in the cannabis industry outside North America. Weiss, who joined Verano in 2017, served in multiple leadership roles including General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and President.
While departing his executive role, Weiss will continue his relationship with Verano as a consultant, focusing on business development outside North America. The company will maintain a right of first refusal on business opportunities that Weiss may initiate, source, or participate in internationally.
Verano Holdings (OTCQX: VRNOF) ha annunciato le dimissioni del Presidente dell'azienda, Darren Weiss, che intende perseguire opportunità di business nel settore della cannabis al di fuori del Nord America. Weiss, entrato in Verano nel 2017, ha ricoperto diversi ruoli di leadership tra cui General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Operating Officer e Presidente.
Pur lasciando il suo ruolo esecutivo, Weiss continuerà a collaborare con Verano come consulente, concentrandosi sullo sviluppo commerciale al di fuori del Nord America. L'azienda manterrà un diritto di prelazione sulle opportunità di business che Weiss potrà avviare, individuare o a cui potrà partecipare a livello internazionale.
Verano Holdings (OTCQX: VRNOF) anunció la renuncia del Presidente de la compañía, Darren Weiss, quien buscará oportunidades de negocio en la industria del cannabis fuera de América del Norte. Weiss, que se unió a Verano en 2017, desempeñó varios cargos de liderazgo, incluyendo Asesor General, Director Legal, Director de Operaciones y Presidente.
Aunque dejará su puesto ejecutivo, Weiss continuará su relación con Verano como consultor, enfocándose en el desarrollo comercial fuera de América del Norte. La empresa mantendrá un derecho de tanteo sobre las oportunidades de negocio que Weiss pueda iniciar, encontrar o en las que participe internacionalmente.
Verano Holdings (OTCQX: VRNOF)는 회사 사장 Darren Weiss의 사임을 발표했습니다. Weiss는 북미 지역 외부의 대마초 산업에서 비즈니스 기회를 추구할 예정입니다. 2017년 Verano에 합류한 Weiss는 법률 고문, 최고 법률 책임자, 최고 운영 책임자, 사장 등 다양한 리더십 역할을 수행했습니다.
임원직에서 물러나지만 Weiss는 북미 외 지역에서의 사업 개발에 집중하며 Verano와 컨설턴트로서의 관계를 계속 유지할 것입니다. 회사는 Weiss가 국제적으로 시작하거나 발굴하거나 참여할 수 있는 사업 기회에 대해 우선 협상권을 유지할 것입니다.
Verano Holdings (OTCQX : VRNOF) a annoncé la démission du président de la société, Darren Weiss, qui souhaite poursuivre des opportunités commerciales dans l'industrie du cannabis en dehors de l'Amérique du Nord. Weiss, qui a rejoint Verano en 2017, a occupé plusieurs postes de direction, notamment celui de conseiller juridique principal, directeur juridique, directeur des opérations et président.
Bien qu'il quitte son poste de cadre, Weiss continuera à collaborer avec Verano en tant que consultant, se concentrant sur le développement commercial hors Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise conservera un droit de premier refus sur les opportunités commerciales que Weiss pourrait initier, identifier ou auxquelles il pourrait participer à l'international.
Verano Holdings (OTCQX: VRNOF) gab den Rücktritt des Firmenpräsidenten Darren Weiss bekannt, der künftig Geschäftsmöglichkeiten in der Cannabisindustrie außerhalb Nordamerikas verfolgen wird. Weiss, der 2017 zu Verano kam, hatte mehrere Führungspositionen inne, darunter General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Operating Officer und Präsident.
Obwohl er seine Führungsrolle aufgibt, wird Weiss Verano weiterhin als Berater verbunden bleiben und sich auf die Geschäftsentwicklung außerhalb Nordamerikas konzentrieren. Das Unternehmen behält sich ein Vorkaufsrecht für Geschäftsmöglichkeiten vor, die Weiss international initiieren, finden oder an denen er teilnehmen könnte.
- Maintains business relationship with departing president through consulting agreement
- Secured right of first refusal on international business opportunities from former president
- Orderly transition with amicable departure
- Loss of experienced executive who helped scale company from startup
- Potential leadership gap with departure of key executive
CHICAGO, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the resignation of Darren Weiss from his role as Company President to pursue business opportunities in the cannabis industry outside of North America.
Weiss joined Verano as General Counsel in 2017, and subsequently served in leadership positions including Chief Legal Officer, Chief Operating Officer and most recently, President. Throughout his tenure, his industry knowledge and unique blend of legal and operations expertise helped scale Verano from a startup into one of the largest multi-state cannabis operators in the industry. In addition to his other business ventures, Weiss will remain engaged with the Company as a consultant providing business development and other services to Verano outside of North America, including giving Verano a right of first refusal on business opportunities he may initiate, source, or participate in.
“I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to Darren for his leadership and many contributions over the course of his tenure with Verano, and we look forward to working with him on international business opportunities he may bring to the Company,” said George Archos, Verano founder and Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful for Darren’s many years of distinguished service and the positive impact he’s made on Verano, and wish him and his family all the best in their future endeavors as they begin their next chapter.”
“The last eight years at Verano have been some of the most rewarding of my life, and I am so proud of everything we’ve accomplished together growing the Company into one of the industry’s leading cannabis operators in the U.S.,” said Darren Weiss. “I look forward to this new stage of my career and continued collaboration with Verano.”
About Verano
Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companies based on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance, is a vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracing a mission of saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano provides a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ dispensary banners, including Cabbage Club™, an innovative annual membership program offering exclusive benefits for cannabis consumers. Verano produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality, regulated cannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano™, (the) Essence™, MÜV™, Savvy™, BITS™, Encore™, and Avexia™. Verano’s active operations span 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 production facilities with over 1.1 million square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at Verano.com.
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