Pot Producer Aphria’s CEO to Step Down Following Short-Seller Allegations

  • Vic Neufeld and co-founder Cole Cacciavillani to depart
  • Both will remain on Aphria’s board following transition
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Beleaguered cannabis producer Aphria Inc.’s chief executive officer is stepping down following short-seller allegations that have hit the company’s stock.

CEO Vic Neufeld and co-founder Cole Cacciavillani “are both nearing the end of their five-year journey with the company and will transition out of their executive roles over the coming months but remain on the board,” the company said in a statementBloomberg Terminal Friday.