David Klein retiring as CEO of Canadian cannabis operator Canopy Growth

The chief executive officer of one of the oldest and biggest cannabis companies in Canada is retiring.

David Klein, who joined Canopy Growth Corp. as CEO in January 2020, will retire at the end of company’s current fiscal year, on March 31, 2025, according to a news release.

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Klein also will remain a member of Canopy’s board of directors until his retirement or until a replacement is found.

According to the release, Canopy will use an executive search firm to find a replacement.

Under Klein’s leadership, Canopy expanded internationally into such markets as Denmark, Germany and the United States.

In the U.S. move, Klein oversaw the launch and advancement of Canopy USA, a holding company designed to enable Canopy’s planned entry into

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