New chairman at Greenfern Industries

New Plymouth entrepreneur

Philip Brown has been appointed chairman of NZX-listed medicinal cannabis company Greenfern Industries Limited. Greenfern operates a medicinal cannabis research facility and hemp processing hub in Normanby, South Taranaki. Brown holds a significant shareholding in, and has been an independent nonexecutive director of Greenfern since July 2021. ‘‘I am extremely pleased to have the confidence of the board to lead the next phase of Greenfern in our pursuit of becoming a leading global grower and exporter of cannabis flower and therapeutic medicinal products that will enhance the availability of alternative health and well-being outcomes,’’ Brown said in a press release. The chairman role was vacated by Brent King who announced his resignation on October 31.