cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD, YCBDpA), one of the leading, most highly trusted and best recognized CBD companies, announced the hiring of Dave Johnson as the Senior Vice President of Business Development.
Mr. Johnson will be responsible for the Company’s push into all major food, drug and mass merchandise (“FDM”) retailers in the U.S. as well as creating new avenues for greater product distribution.
Mr. Johnson brings over 30 years of experience in the consumer goods industry, including almost 20 years with PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) as Director of Sales. Mr. Johnson has had an exemplary career developing and fostering relationships with retailers while focusing on expanding opportunities to drive sustainable growth that results in greater top and bottom-line results.
“I am joining the team at cbdMD because I believe that in the next two years, we are going to see exponential growth in the CBD industry and cbdMD is the best-positioned brand to profit from this growth. With two of the best-selling CBD brands in America, cbdMD and Paw CBD, plus the launch of cbdMD Botanicals, our new luxurious clean beauty and skin care brand, I see a unique opportunity to accelerate our market share within the growing CBD industry. For over 20 years, I have helped drive sales and sustainable growth for companies, and now with three great brands to focus on, I’m looking forward to the opportunity of bringing our products to all the mainstream retailers in the U.S.,” said Dave Johnson, Senior Vice President of Business Development of cbdMD, Inc.
