Chemesis International Inc. Appoints Josh Rosenberg as President
Chemesis International Inc. Appoints Josh Rosenberg as President
Josh Rosenberg, a proven executive whose experience includes global distribution & executive leadership
April 13, 2020
Vancouver, BC – Chemesis International Inc. (CSE: CSI ) ( OTC: CADMF ) ( FRA: CWAA ) (the “Company” or
“Chemesis”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Rosenberg as President. Josh has served on
Chemesis’ Board of Directors since September 2019 and has been instrumental in the restructuring and
rebuilding of its operations.
Mr. Rosenberg is a seasoned corporate executive with a proven track record in global foodservice and other
product distribution as well as in executive leadership. Josh led the successful buyout of Accent Food Services
(“Accent”) and transitioned the enterprise to private equity ownership and management, ultimately
spearheading a major strategic shift in customer strategy and company culture which resulted in Accen t
progressing from a single state operator to one of the largest multi -state operations in the Unattended Retail
Industry. During Josh’s six years at the helm, the company increased top line revenue more than six -fold,
expanded operations to cover 11 U.S. states, and grew to encompass more than 600 associates, 14,000
customers, and to service more than 750,000 customers a day.
Mr. Rosenberg was also an Executive in the Coca-Cola corporate organization (the “Coca-Cola System”), where
he led a non-traditional route to market for the foodservice division of the Coca -Cola Company after heading
their $700 million, multi ‐channel business. Over a progressive 18 -year career, Josh rose through the ranks of
the Coca Cola System, starting as a merchandiser and holding roles in sales, operations, commercial strategy,
and call center management.
Josh holds a Marketing degree from Madison University, completed the KPMG QuantumShift ‘Most Promising
Top 40 Entrepreneurs Program’, as well as the ‘Power of Listening Leadersh ip Program’ at the Ross School of
Business, University of Michigan, and Cornell University. Josh’s honors include being named the National
Automatic Merchandising Associations’ (“NAMA”) ‘2016 Person of the Year’ and Automatic Merchandisers’
Magazine’s ‘2015 Pro to Know’.
Josh serves on several Boards of Directors, including United Strategies Group as Executive Director, and,
previously, Accent Food Services as CEO/Chairman.
“I look forward to bringing my experience from the food services and mass distr ibution industry to provide
strategic guidance to the team at Chemesis,” said Josh Rosenberg. “As the Cannabis industry evolves in the
United States and globally, distribution and penetration into micro -markets will be at the fore -front of
accessing the consumer base. The Company has been able to assemble an incredible portfolio of assets and I
look forward to adding a global strategy to the vision.”
“Mr. Rosenberg brings incredible skills, including distribution, business management, new market penetration,
and product development knowledge and expertise,” said CEO, Edgar Montero. “The remarkable experience
he brings will continue to allow Chemesis to grow its business as a multi -state operator in the United States,
gain distribution and penetration to markets which are currently untapped.”
Chemesis also announces the departure of Aman Parmar as President, and notes that he will remain as a
Director and will also assume Chairmanship of its Board of Directors. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Parmar
for his dedicated service as President.
The Company would also like to announce that, pursuant to its Share-Based Compensation Plan, the Board has
approved the issuance of 2,500,000 Restricted Share Rights ( “RSRs”) to certain directors, officers, contractors
and employees of the Company. The RSRs were granted in recognition of the extraordinary efforts of the
awardees on behalf of the Company, and as an inducement to retain such individuals.
On Behalf of The Board of Directors
Edgar Montero
CEO and Director
About Chemesis International Inc.
Chemesis International Inc. is a vertically integrated U.S. Multi-State operator with International operations in Puerto
Rico and Colombia.
The Company focuses on prudent cap ital allocation to ensure it maintains a first mover advantage as it enters new
markets and is committed to differentiate itself by deploying resources in markets with major opportunities. The
Company operates a portfolio of brands that cater to a wide community of cannabis consumers, with focus on quality
and consistency.
Chemesis has facilities in both Puerto Rico and California. The Company believes it is positioned to win additional
licenses in highly competitive merit -based US states and plans to expand its footprint to ensure it maintains a first
mover advantage.
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product offerings and plans for sales and marketing, including with respect to the Company’s expectations regarding its plans for
expansion and growth, ability to realize benef its from its recent corporate appointments, ability to retain its key personnel, , its
plans to continue to develop dispensaries in various jurisdictions, and its ability to obtain licenses in additional jurisdic tions.
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