Mr. Matos became Global Technical Director for Akanda in the 2nd Semester of 2022, following its previous role of Head of Quality and Technical Director for Holigen, a Company previously owned by Flowr Corporation. Having been working much of his 30 plus year professional life in the Pharma Industry, its broad experience in major international companies, from Merck Sharp & Dohme to Novartis as well as his experience in a leading Medicinal gases producer, José brings to Akanda operations a comprehensive understanding of Pharma operations, a key requisite to achieve a high degree of EU GMP compliance, essential to Akanda role as a major player in the Medicinal Cannabis market.