DENVER, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akerna
(Nasdaq: KERN), a leading enterprise software company and the
developer of the most comprehensive technology infrastructure,
ecosystem, and compliance engine powering the global cannabis
industry, today announces the appointment of the Company's current
COO, Ray Thompson, as Akerna's
President and COO effective today, January
20.
Mr. Thompson brings a wealth of company knowledge and
experience, having overseen the day-to-day operations of Akerna and
its portfolio of brands as Akerna's COO since 2018. His proven
record of leadership is evident in Akerna's recent achievements
including the successful integration of six acquired companies, the
expansion of Akerna products available to the enterprise sector,
and the alignment and optimization of internal operations and
processes.
"The leadership and commitment Ray has demonstrated over his
years as COO of Akerna have been instrumental to getting us to
where we are today," says Jessica
Billingsley, Chair and CEO of Akerna. "I am excited to
leverage his expertise in new ways to bring Akerna into our next
phase of development."
"As we look forward, we must zero in on what Akerna uniquely
contributes to the world," added Mr. Thompson. "As the company with
the most comprehensive cannabis-specific software solution on the
market, pre-license and post-license consulting services, and
robust data analytics, we are uniquely positioned to fully serve
the evolving cannabis industry of today and tomorrow. I welcome
this opportunity to lead the revenue and operations teams into the
next phase of Akerna."
About Akerna:
Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN) is an enterprise software company
focused on compliantly serving the cannabis, hemp, and CBD
industry. First launched in 2010, Akerna has tracked
more than $30 billion in cannabis
sales to date and is the first cannabis software company listed on
Nasdaq. Using connected data and information to propel the
cannabis industry forward, Akerna empowers businesses,
governments, patients, and consumers to make smart
decisions.
The Company's cornerstone technology, MJ Platform, the world's
leading infrastructure as a service platform, powers retailers,
manufacturers, brands, distributors, and
cultivators. Akerna also offers a complete suite of
professional consulting services and data analytics for businesses
as well as solo sciences, Leaf Data Systems, Trellis, Ample
Organics, Viridian Sciences and 365 Cannabis.
For more information,
visit https://www.akerna.com/.
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Akerna's ability to maintain relationships with customers and
suppliers and retain its management and key employees, (v) costs
related to being a public company, (vi) changes in applicable laws
or regulations, (vii) Akerna's ability to identify, complete and
integrate acquisitions, including Viridian, and achieve expected
synergies and operating efficiencies in connection with acquired
businesses, (viii) and other risks and uncertainties disclosed from
time to time in Akerna's filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, including those under "Risk Factors" therein.
Actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially,
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Akerna's industry and end markets are based on sources believed to
be reliable; however, there can be no assurance these forecasts and
estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part.
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