LAS VEGAS, NV--(NewMediaWire - Apr 20, 2017) - Freedom Leaf,
Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF)
today announced Mr. Charles Grigsby, CPA, ABV, CFF, CITP, CMAA,
MAFF, CFE has signed a two year executive employment contract with
Freedom Leaf, Inc. as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO),
effective April 19th, 2017. Grigsby joins Freedom Leaf from a
successful 28 year career in Charles Grigsby & Co CPA's and Grigsby
Forensics & Valuation where he performed business
valuation-private equity valuations and reviews of valuation
reports; fraud detection, risk assessment and predication,
accounting services-compilation, review certified audits; internal
control- SSAE No. 16; SOC 1 and 2 audits; as well as PCI and HIPPA
audits. Grigsby brings with him an extensive background in
corporate finance and compliance, treasury, financial planning and
analysis, tax, investor relations, strategic planning and risk
management along with an appreciation for Freedom Leaf's unique
position identifying revenue sources and vetting deal flow in the
emerging Medical & Recreational Marijuana and Industrial Hemp
industries.
"I couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Charles Grigsby to
Freedom Leaf where he will undoubtedly make an immediate impact as
we begin to review, value and acquire other media and revenue
producing companies for our incubator accelerator and publicly
traded company," said Cliff Perry, President and CEO of Freedom
Leaf, Inc. "I am particularly impressed with Mr. Grigsby's
credentials and ability to lead a financial function in a complex,
industry-leading business, while maintaining an unrelenting focus
on compliance, serving and now advocating for our company's
shareholders and investors."
Recently Freedom Leaf Co-founders, CEO Clifford J Perry and
Board Chair Richard Cowan, attended expos and conferences in
Vancouver, Spain, Israel and Berlin and were exploring strategic
alliances, investment, incubation and acquisition opportunities in
those countries and elsewhere in the world.
Following these meetings, Perry explained, "These trips
confirmed our view that there are major opportunities for Freedom
Leaf outside of North America, even as we are expanding our US
activities. Over the next few months, we will be announcing a
number of important additions to our executive level staff,
possible acquisitions and additional strategic alliances and
licensing opportunities at home and abroad."
Recently, Freedom Leaf has reported major increases in revenue
from sales and licensing:
April 04, 2017 08:30 ET Freedom Leaf, Inc. Files
8-K Announcing Agreement To License Its Brand Of Publications,
Products And Services In The State Of Florida For $250,000
Licensing Fee
Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC
PINK: FRLF) Makes Sharp Inroads To Increase Revenue
Through Exclusive Distribution Contracts And Newly Developed
Proprietary Skin Care And Breathable Vapor Product lines
Hemp, Inc. Purchases CO2 Supercritical Extraction
Unit for CBD Oil Production
About Freedom Leaf
Freedom Leaf, Inc., The Marijuana Legalization Company™, is a
fully reporting and audited, publicly traded company trading under
the symbol (OTC PINK: FRLF). Freedom Leaf, Inc. is a leading
go-to resource in the cannabis, medical marijuana, and industrial
hemp industry. It is involved in mergers and acquisitions in the
marijuana industry, including incubation/acceleration and spin offs
of new marijuana/hemp related companies.
Freedom Leaf Inc.'s flagship publication
is Freedom Leaf Magazine, The Good News in
Marijuana Reform. The company produces a portfolio of news, print
and digital multi-media verticals, websites, and web advertising,
for the ever changing emerging cannabis, medical marijuana and
industrial hemp industry.
Freedom Leaf, Inc. does not handle, grow, sell, or disperse
marijuana or related products.
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Report on Form 10-K dated June 30, 2016 and quarterly reports on
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