TAMPA, Fla. — FLUENT Corp. CEO Robert Beasley has resigned from his executive position and the board of directors, the company revealed August 6. According to the company, the resignation was “in furtherance of his and the company’s mutual determination that a leadership change is in the best interest of the Company as it advances its strategic priorities.”
William Smith, Executive Chair of the board of directors, commented, “On behalf of the Board and the entire Company, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Robert for his leadership and dedication during his time with the Company. His contributions have been instrumental in positioning us for future growth and sustainable success, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for FLUENT and we are confident in our team’s ability to drive sustained growth and value creation as the cannabis industry continues to evolve and mature.”
“At this time, I have made the difficult decision to step away from the Company as it transitions into its next phase of growth,” said Beasley. “It has been an honor to serve as Chief Executive Officer and I am proud of the accomplishments of our team to position FLUENT for ongoing success.”
The Company will immediately commence a search for a permanent new Chief Executive Officer to help scale operations, expand its product portfolio, and pursue new growth opportunities. In the interim, David Vautrin, former Chief Commercial Officer, will assume the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective August 8.
About FLUENT Corp.
FLUENT, a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, produces an assortment of cannabis products under a diverse portfolio of brands including MOODS, Knack, Wandr, Bag-O and Hyer Kind. FLUENT operates in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company employs more than 700 employees across 8 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, 42 active retail locations, and a wholesale division, ENTOURAGE, which serves third party retailers in New York.
