MJBiz CEO Chris Walsh to Step Down
DENVER – MJBiz Chief Executive Officer Chris Walsh , who has been with the company since its founding in 2011, will depart in January, MJBiz announced Friday. Walsh indicated he will take some time off before seeking new opportunities. As founding editor, Walsh developed the content strategy and direction for the website Marijuana Business Daily (now MJBizDaily ), one of the first media outlets aimed at industry professionals. He also oversaw the development and publication of the print trade journal Marijuana Business Magazine (now MJBiz Magazine ), the annual data guide Marijuana Business Factbook (now MJBiz Factbook ), and the HempIndustryDaily.com website. Walsh was named president of MJBiz in early 2019 and became CEO January 1, 2020, after co-founder Cassandra Farrington stepped down. As the chief executive, he has been responsible for day-to-day management and strategic initiatives not only for the publishing end of the business, but also for the annual trade show MJBizCo...