Curaleaf Appoints CPG Leader Rahul Pinto as President, Bolsters Marketing Leadership Team
Leadership team strengthened by three SVP Hires across Digital, Retail Merchandising and Brand Marketing
STAMFORD, Conn., June 16, 2025 /CNW/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the appointment of Rahul Pinto to the newly created role of President. Effective immediately, Mr. Pinto will join Curaleaf's leadership team and will support Chairman and CEO Boris Jordan in executing Curaleaf's strategy. Together, they will shepherd the business through its next phase of growth and evolution. Furthermore, the company has hired key leadership across retail, marketing, digital and brand to strengthen its executive team with subject-matter and commercial expertise.
Mr. Pinto brings over 20 years of U.S. and international executive leadership in global consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail, and has led major business transformations at food and beverage industry giants including Albertsons, PepsiCo, and Bacardi. Most recently, he spearheaded Albertsons' evolution into a tech-enabled, loyalty-driven retailer, overseeing strategic planning for Kroger's acquisition attempt. With a foundation in engineering and an MBA from The Wharton School, Mr. Pinto brings a rigorous, analytical mindset and has shaped global brands through transformative change. Mr. Pinto's experience as a world-class operator and leader in strategic global growth, paired with his strategic expertise in CPG and retail verticals positions him as an ideal leader to move the company forward in its continued focus on remaining the global cannabis leader.
"I am thrilled to join Curaleaf as President," said Rahul Pinto, Curaleaf President. "Curaleaf has set a standard of excellence across the U.S. and international cannabis market, that I am eager to uphold and continue to build upon. I look forward to bringing my expertise from CPG and retail to my role, to create lasting value as we continue to strengthen our position as the world's leading cannabis company. With a powerful footprint and a strong portfolio spanning cannabis, hemp and retail, I'm excited to work with our team members, leadership, communities and partners around the world to chart new territory, and to push the frontiers of innovation."
This announcement is bolstered by several additional key leadership hires, including Helen Chen, SVP of Digital; Scott Crawford, SVP of Retail Merchandising and Marketing; and Justin Miller, SVP of Brand Marketing. Helen Chen joins as SVP of Digital, with deep expertise in eCommerce and digital transformation from McKinsey, PepsiCo, and most recently Pernod Ricard USA. Scott Crawford joins as SVP of Retail Merchandising and Marketing, bringing over 20 years of experience from Baldor Foods, FreshDirect, and Whole Foods. Finally, Justin Miller joins as SVP of Brand Marketing, bringing two decades of experience in building and growing iconic spirits brands at companies including Diageo, William Grant & Sons, and Proximo. All three leaders will jointly report to Chairman and CEO Boris Jordan and President Rahul Pinto, and they are based in Stamford, Connecticut.
"We are proud to welcome Rahul Pinto, Helen Chen, Scott Crawford and Justin Miller to the Curaleaf organization," said Boris Jordan, Chairman and CEO of Curaleaf. "Mr. Pinto is a distinguished leader with a track record of delivering continuous improvement and building competitive advantage for some of the world's leading retailers and CPG brands. With the addition of our new digital, brand marketing and retail merchandising leadership, we are bringing in a wealth of talent that further positions us for continued success in today's dynamic environment. In partnership with our seasoned cannabis experts, these distinguished leaders from the world's top consumer brands will drive forward a new era of brand-building across our premier products, nationally recognized brands, and industry-leading retail destinations."
About Curaleaf Holdings
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, Anthem and The Hemp Company provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. For more information, please visit https://ir.curaleaf.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This media advisory contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward–looking statements or information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "proposed", "is expected", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases, or by the use of words or phrases which state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, or might occur or be achieved. More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements and information concerning new leadership hires. Such forward-looking statements and information reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the company with respect to the matter described in this new release. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which are based on current expectations as of the date of this release and subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Additional information about these assumptions and uncertainties is contained under "Risk Factors and Uncertainties" in the Company's latest annual information form filed on March 3, 2025, which is available under the Company's SEDAR profile at http://www.sedar.com, and in other filings that the Company has made and may make with applicable securities authorities in the future. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as to the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this news release.
Contacts:
Investor Contact:
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Camilo Lyon, Chief Investment Officer
[email protected]
Media Contact:
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Jordon Rahmil, VP Public Relations
[email protected]
SOURCE Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Cision Canada
44 minutes ago
- Cision Canada
NG ENERGY PROVIDES OPERATIONAL UPDATE
Sinu-9 currently producing over 12 MMcf/d, expected to increase to a minimum of 15 MMcf/d in early July 2025 Expansion of processing and compression capacity at Sinu-9 to 45-50 MMcf/d is expected in Q3 once additional dew point handling equipment is installed Construction is ongoing for the twin pipeline at Sinu-9, increasing transportation capacity to 60 MMcf/d by Q1 2026 Spudding of the Aruchara-4 well at Maria Conchita to commence in July 2025 CALGARY, AB, June 23, 2025 /CNW/ - NG Energy International Corp. (" NGE" or the " Company") (TSXV: GASX) (OTCQX: GASXF) is pleased to provide an update on its recent operational activities at Sinu-9 and Maria Conchita. Sinu-9 Sinu-9 continues to achieve steady production volumes over 12 MMcf/d with the successful gathering, treatment, compression and delivery of the natural gas, under the Unified Transportation Regulation's quality conditions, to the Promigas National Transportation System from the INFRAES plant. A second, backup compressor is currently being added to the plant with installation expected to be completed by the end of June. With a backup compressor in place, the Company expects to be able to increase production to a minimum of 15 MMcf/d through the INFRAES plant. At the main Central Processing Facility (" CPF-1"), all the essential equipment has arrived on location. The equipment is now being inspected and maintained, while civil works are being finished and the Company's supply chain team is finalizing the procurement of the auxiliary accessories, which are required for construction. Full installation of the dew point handling equipment is expected to be completed by the end of August 2025. Following installation of the dew-point handling equipment at the CPF-1, and including the operating INFRAES plant and backup compressor, the Company expects to reach total processing and compression capacity of 45-50 MMcf/d, with room for expansion. Current transportation capacity at Sinu-9 is 30 MMcf/d. As previously disclosed in the Company's May 28, 2025, news release, construction has commenced on a twin pipeline with the Company's infrastructure partner INFRAES, which will double transportation capacity from Sinu-9. This project is being completed in two phases: (1) an 18-kilometer loop from Jobo along the existing right-of-way, which will increase transportation capacity to 40 – 45 MMcf/d and is expected to be completed by the end of October 2025; and (2) the full twin pipeline, which will increase transportation capacity to 60 MMcf/d and is expected to be completed in Q1 2026. Maria Conchita The Company remains on track to spud the Aruchara-4 well at the beginning of July. The Aruchara-4 well will target the Jimol formation to develop the H1A and H1B accumulations and define the potential extension of more reserves and resources in the H2B section and H4 fractures. The Aruchara-4 well will be drilled to a total depth of 10,000 feet, in three phases and, if successful, completed and tied in by the beginning of September 2025, which will support increasing production at Maria Conchita. The compressor and plant expansion, which will increase production capacity at Maria Conchita to 28 MMcf/d, remains on track and in-line with the tie-in of the Aruchara-4 well by September 2025. Immediately following the drilling of the Aruchara-4 well, the rig will be used to complete the previously announced workover and recompletion of the Aruchara-3 well, removing the downhole obstruction and returning the well to its full production capacity. Extension of November 2022 Warrants The Company is also pleased to announce that it intends to extend the expiry date of its outstanding common share purchase warrants to purchase up to 34,075,000 common shares at an exercise price of $1.08 per common share (the " Warrants"). The Warrants were originally issued in connection with the Company's private placement of senior secured convertible debenture units, which was completed on November 30, 2022, and are governed by a warrant indenture dated as of the same date among the Company and TSX Trust Company. The Warrants are set to expire on November 30, 2025. Subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange, the Company will extend the expiry date of the Warrants to November 30, 2027. All other terms and conditions of the Warrants, including the exercise price, will remain unchanged. About NG Energy International Corp. NG Energy International Corp. is a growth-orientated natural gas exploration and production company focused on delivering long-term shareholder and stakeholder value through the discovery, delineation and development of large-scale natural gas fields in the Americas, supporting energy transition and economic growth. NGE's team has extensive technical and capital markets expertise with a proven track record of building companies and creating significant value in South America. In Colombia, the Company is executing on this mission with a rapidly growing production base and an industry-leading growth trajectory, delivering natural gas into the premium-priced Colombian marketplace (~US$8/MMBtu) with projected triple digit production growth over the next 2-3 years towards a production goal of 200 MMcf/d. To date, the Company has raised over US$200 million in debt and equity and has constructed and commissioned 3 gathering, processing and treatment facilities and associated pipelines with gross processing and transportation capacity of 60 MMcf/d expected in Q3 2025 with significant capital contributions from insiders who currently own approximately 32% of the Company. For more information, please visit SEDAR+ ( and the Company's website ( Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release, including, without limitation, statements related to installation of a back-up compressor at Sinu-9, installation of dew point handling equipment at Sinu-9, timeline for completion of the twin pipeline with INFRAES, timeline for completion of the drilling of the Aruchara-4 well, timeline for completion of the workover of the Aruchara-3 well and the extension of the expiry date of the Warrants.. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements are described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Management Discussion and Analysis and its Annual Information Form dated April 28, 2025, which are available for view on SEDAR+ at These risks include but are not limited to, the risks associated with the oil and natural gas industry, such as exploration, production and general operational risks, the volatility of pricing for oil and natural gas, the inability to market natural gas production and changes in natural gas sale prices, changing investor sentiment about the oil and natural gas industry, any delays in production, marketing and transportation of natural gas, drilling costs and availability of equipment, regulatory approval risks and environmental, health and safety risks. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company disclaims, other than as required by law, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, results, future events, circumstances, or if management's estimates or opinions should change, or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Abbreviations The abbreviations set forth below have the following meanings: Information Regarding the Company's Working Interest Disclosure With regard to the Company's working interests held in both the Maria Conchita and Sinu-9 Blocks, in both the context of this news release and the Company's previous news releases, the term "working interest", ultimately refers to the rights and obligations agreed to, eventually, materialize a contractual interest in an exploration and production contract before the ANH, subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions. These conditions involve the assumption of financial risks and are generally linked to exploration by virtue of joint operating agreements. Once such conditions are fulfilled, the acquisition of a registered contractual interest, as party of record, in the exploration and production contract may materialize, by way of a request for approval of assignment before the ANH. For this reason, as is common practice within the oil and natural gas industry as a whole, the disclosed "working interest" may not coincide with the Company's current contractual interest in the exploration and production contract. The assignment and allocation of "working interests" does not affect or undermine, in any way, the rights and obligations of registered parties under the relevant exploration and production contracts. Registered parties remain wholly and totally liable before the ANH, the Colombian authorities and third parties in connection with any and all obligations, risks and liabilities derived from the execution, performance or termination of the exploration and production contracts. Conversely, the rights and obligations that comprise "working interests" are only enforceable vis a vis between the executing parties under private agreements, and have no legal effects before the ANH, the Colombian authorities or third parties. As of the date hereof, the Company is a party of record and holds a 51% contractual interest, in the exploration and production contract for the Sinu-9 Block granted by and entered into with ANH. However, under the private agreements regarding the working interests in the Sinu-9 Block, the Company holds a 72% working interest. This means a 21% working interest is yet to be assigned and acknowledged as a contractual interest in the exploration and production contract, given the conditions to do so, including ANH approval, are yet to be fulfilled. Once these conditions are met, the Company will submit an approval request with ANH. As disclosed in the Company's news release dated February 10, 2025, the Company has agreed to sell a 40% contractual interest in the exploration and production contract for the Sinu-9 Block to Etablissements Maurel & Prom S.A., effective as of February 1, 2025. Additionally, Clean Energy Resources S.A.S. remains the operator of record under such exploration and production contract and before the ANH. With respect to the Maria Conchita Block, the Company holds 100% of the contractual interest as the sole party and operator of record under the relevant exploration and production contract entered into with the ANH, and holds an 80% working interest under private agreements with third parties. SOURCE NG Energy International Corp.
Cision Canada
44 minutes ago
- Cision Canada
CEFA EARLY LEARNING CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF FIRST MISSISSAUGA LOCATION
MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 23, 2025 /CNW/ - CEFA Early Learning, Canada's leading private early education provider, officially opened its first Mississauga campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by The Honourable Rechie Valdez, MP for Mississauga–Streetsville and Minister of Women and Gender Equality, and The Honourable Nina Tangri, MPP for Mississauga–Streetsville and Associate Minister of Small Business. Founded in 1998 in West Vancouver, CEFA Early Learning Mississauga marks the organization's 44th location nationwide. Its state-of-the-art, 13,880 sq ft. facility features nine classrooms and can accommodate up to 149 students ages one to six. Every CEFA teacher is ECE-certified and receives ongoing, specialized training in CEFA's proprietary methodology, enabling them to effectively deliver an enriched junior kindergarten curriculum. "At CEFA, we believe early education should do more than prepare children for school. It should ignite their potential and lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and discovery," said Arno Krug, President, CEFA Early Learning. "This centre is designed to do exactly that. With CEFA Mississauga, we've created a thoughtfully designed space where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers can learn, explore, and thrive." CEFA's science-backed curriculum is designed around the synaptic blooming period, a critical stage of brain development between ages one and five when millions of neural connections are formed every second. Drawing on Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, and enhanced by CEFA's own proprietary innovations, the program supports each child's academic, emotional, social, and physical growth. CEFA Early Learning Mississauga is currently accepting inquiries from interested families. To learn more about CEFA's curriculum or find a school near you, visit ABOUT CEFA EARLY LEARNING CEFA Early Learning (Core Education & Fine Arts) is Canada's leading private early learning provider, founded by Natacha V. Beim in 1998 for children aged one to six. With over 25 years of experience and more than 40 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, CEFA offers a proprietary, award-winning junior kindergarten curriculum that uniquely combines core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and STEM with fine arts and enrichment activities including drama, music, visual arts, dance, and yoga. CEFA provides children with carefully designed learning environments and experiences that nurture holistic growth academically, emotionally, socially, and physically, setting a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success. For more information about CEFA, visit
Cision Canada
an hour ago
- Cision Canada
C-Suite realigns transformation strategies to navigate complexity, boost efficiency and drive outcomes Français
Stock Market Symbols GIB.A (TSX) GIB (NYSE) CGI global research highlights maturing AI implementation, rising cloud adoption, and a shift toward fewer enterprise-level partners MONTRÉAL, June 23, 2025 /CNW/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, today released the findings of its annual global proprietary research based on discussions with more than 1,800 business and technology executives, of whom 80% are C-level. This year's research highlights three overarching insights shaping the business and technology strategies of commercial and government organizations: Value chain evolution across industries is accelerating. Two thirds of executives cite that digitization is reshaping business models, driven by shifts in the world economic order and supply chain reconfiguration, a macro trend that has grown to 38%, up 10 percentage points from last year and 25 percentage points in the last three years. Cost, structure, and talent constraints are hindering tangible ROI. Macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty is increasing pressure on enterprises to cut costs while accelerating digital transformation. Yet only 28% of executives noted their operating models are sufficiently agile to support digital acceleration, including the integration of emerging technologies. Given this, nearly half cited legacy systems as the top barrier to executing digital strategies. At the same time, nearly 70% cited continued challenges in recruiting and retaining the right IT talent. Despite this, two-thirds plan to maintain or increase capital expenditure next year, with over half planning to invest more than $200 million in new IT programs over three years. Executives are more open to exploring new digital transformation approaches. With operational efficiency and modernization as top priorities, executive interest in new managed services models, application modernization and cloud continues to rise. AI implementation is increasingly viewed as a key lever to driving efficiency and innovation, with 35% of organizations implementing traditional AI, and 26% generative AI—both of which were up year-over-year. "Executives continue to pursue ambitious digital transformation goals while navigating complexity, managing costs, and adapting to evolving workforce dynamics. Many organizations are increasingly seeking an enterprise-level partner offering not just technical expertise but also deep industry and business experience. With an insights-driven approach, CGI is that trusted partner," said François Boulanger, CGI President and CEO. "CGI's combination of local relationships and global scale with end-to-end offerings enables clients to achieve tangible business outcomes. Our robust managed services and IP solutions—particularly in modernization and AI integration—help clients close the strategy-to-execution gap through tailored transformation strategies." As organizations continue to move from AI exploration to adoption, implementation is maturing across all industries and regions. In the 2025 findings, AI and automation emerged as the top investment priority for executives, supporting full-scale digital transformation to achieve results and create value. "With organizations increasingly investing in AI, we are committed to guiding clients through scalable, responsible, and human-centric transformation. Our structured approach is focused on helping clients seamlessly integrate responsible AI into their operations to fuel innovation and enable smarter, data-driven decisions in an AI-powered world," said Dave Henderson, President, Intelligent Solutions and Innovation, CGI. For additional global insights from the CGI Voice of Our Clients, as well as industry-specific insights, visit About CGI Voice of Our Clients Each year, CGI leaders around the world conduct in-depth, face-to-face interviews with business and IT executives to gather actionable insights on the trends shaping their enterprises. These conversations explore topics including strategy execution, IT modernization, talent management, cybersecurity, data, AI and cloud maturity, regulation, innovation, and sustainability. The insights inform practical roadmaps and are backed by over 1 million data points collected over five years. Learn more at About CGI Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at
