CV Sciences, Inc. Appoints Joerg Grasser as Chief Accounting Officer
January 08, 2019 at 07:15 pm IST
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CV Sciences, Inc. announced the appointment of Joerg Grasser as Chief Accounting Officer, effective December 26, 2018. Mr. Grasser will report to CV Sciences’ Chief Executive Officer Joseph Dowling and will oversee the Company’s Accounting, Business Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Reporting, SEC Reporting, Tax, Treasury and Information Technology functions. Mr. Grasser joins the Company with more than 20 years of experience and an extensive background in accounting, finance, financial reporting and operations. Prior to his role at CV Sciences, Mr. Grasser was Controller at Ballast Point Brewing, a subsidiary of Constellation Brands, Inc. Prior to his role at Ballast Point, Mr. Grasser held senior finance positions with Sequenom, Inc. and Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation. Mr. Grasser began his career at KPMG LLP providing audit and IT advisory services, advancing to senior audit manager.
CV Sciences, Inc. is a consumer wellness company specializing in nutraceuticals and plant-based foods. Its hemp extracts, and other science-backed, natural ingredients and products are sold through a range of sales channels from business-to-business to business-to-consumer. It operates a drug development program focused on developing and commercializing cannabidiol (CBD)-based therapeutics. It develops, manufactures, markets and sells herbal supplements, CBD products and plant-based food products under brands: +PlusCBD and Cultured Foods in the healthcare market sector: nutraceutical, beauty care, specialty foods, and pet products. +PlusCBD branded products are sold at select retail locations throughout the United States. Cultured Foods brand provides a variety of plant-based food products and caters to individuals seeking vegan, gluten-free, or flexitarian options for a culinary experience. It manufactures encapsulated softgels and tinctures for the supplement and nutrition industry.