Blinc Group Announces Leadership Changes, Pete Sahani Appointed CEO

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Nov.30.2023
Blinc Group Announces Leadership Changes, Pete Sahani Appointed CEO
Blinc Group, a cannabis accessory company, announces leadership changes, with Pete Sahani appointed as CEO, effective from December 1, 2023.

Benzinga reported on November 28th that the cannabis paraphernalia company, Blinc Group, has announced a leadership change. Pete Sahani, who has served as the Chief Operating Officer since 2022, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer. Co-founder and current CEO, Arnaud Dumas de Rauly, will step down from the CEO position and assume the role of Chief Experience and Science Officer (CXSO). He will also continue to serve on the board of directors.

 

This change will officially take effect on December 1, 2023.

 

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