Dave Smith
Alexander Salgado, CEO and co-founder of SanSal Wellness Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: SSWH), a vertically-integrated agribusiness focused on producing full spectrum natural hemp products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Smith to the newly created position of chief operating officer.
“We are very pleased to welcome Dave to SanSal’s growing team,” commented Salgado. “His extensive knowledge, experience, and success working with both Fortune 500 companies and startups will give our company additional expertise and guidance in the commercial packaged goods category, as we continue executing our growth strategy. I look forward to working closely with him to strengthen SanSal Wellness’ position as a proven leader in the rapidly growing market for cannabinoid-rich hemp derived products.”
Over an almost 40-year career, Smith has held various executive management positions in marketing, sales, operations, and business development. Prior to joining SanSal Wellness, he was president of Inter-Continental Cigar Corporation, distributor of Al Capone Cigarillos, the No. 1 premium cigarillo in the U.S. He held this position from 2011–2018.
From 2008–2011, Smith was president of JDS Consumer Solutions, a Florida-based consumer and customer sales and marketing solutions provider. He was COO of Pantheon Chemical, an Arizona green chemical company, from 2006–2008. From 2002–2006, he was senior vice president and then COO of FB Foods Inc., a Florida manufacturer of refrigerated meals for kids.
From 1989–2001, Smith was a director at fruit beverage giant Tropicana Products. During that time, he held various senior positions including director of business development ? Asia Pacific (Hong Kong), commercial director (Taiwan), director of channel development ? grocery (Florida), director of national accounts (Florida), southern division manager (Florida), and region manager (Alabama).
Smith also held key positions with other Fortune 500 companies, including director of sales & marketing of The Seagram Company Ltd., and various management positions with The Gillette Company Safety Razor Division. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy (Seabees) and graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Smith commented, “SanSal has already laid a strong foundation for success, with stable hemp production from its farm and processing facility in Pueblo, Colorado, and also powerful branding and marketing strategies to reach consumers across the country. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to utilize my expertise to help SanSal expand and refine its operations, so that the business can perform at its peak and grow as quickly as possible.”
About SanSal Wellness Holdings, Inc.
SanSal Wellness Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: SSWH) is focused on producing superior quality, whole-plant, broad spectrum phytocannabinoid-rich hemp oils and extracts. SanSal Wellness currently operates a 140-acre farm and production facilities in Pueblo, Colorado, and is registered with the Colorado Department of Agriculture to grow industrial hemp. The company files periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be viewed at www.sec.gov.
For additional information, visit www.sansalwellness.com.
