PRESS RELEASE
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD”) (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) is pleased to announce it has appointed 20-year IBM veteran Mr. Geoff Riggs as Chief Information Officer. Mr. Riggs will set the Company’s direction on information technology, e-commerce and artificial intelligence strategies to support TGOD’s domestic and global expansion.
TGOD will employ techniques such as big-data mining and predictive analytics in order to optimize all aspects of the Company, including product sales forecasting, integrated greenhouse operations, consumer engagement and the development of unique intellectual property to develop an artificial intelligence decision support system for the global cannabis industry.
Mr. Riggs has extensive experience in leading high-performance teams, and a deep comprehension of next-generation information management solutions such as cognitive analytics and cloud computing. These qualities will be applied to oversee the development of an integrated technology platform that will underpin and enhance TGOD’s operational efficiency, adaptability and inter-operability, as well as provide a unique predictive business intelligence function
Since 1998, Mr. Riggs has held a range of senior positions in project and service management, strategy consulting, sales and business development, leading complex partnerships and working with global brands as well as start-ups, government and NGOs across North America, Europe and Africa. In recent years Mr. Riggs has held leadership responsibilities in emerging market initiatives, including IBMs Innovation program, incorporating start-up technologies, research partnerships and academic collaborations to drive better efficiency and optimization for clients in water, energy and agri-food industries. Mr. Riggs complements Commerce and IT degrees with an MBA in Sustainable Development.
“All modern industries are data driven and the cannabis industry, with its global market, nascent supply chain and disruptive characteristics, will be no exception,” said Brian Athaide, TGOD’s CEO. “An integrated, real-time business intelligence capability, combined with artificial intelligence capabilities that can anticipate and adapt to industry dynamics will enhance TGOD’s ability to dominate the organic market segment, rationalize investments and maintain competitive differentiation. We look forward to having Mr. Riggs join our team.”
Investors looking to learn more about TGOD may visit the Company’s Investor Centre at https://tgod.ca/investor-centre/ or contact the Company at [email protected], and patients may now register for the Company’s beta patient program athttps://tgod.ca/patients/
Contact Us:E: [email protected]T: 1 (416) 900-7621W: www.TGOD.ca
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