Gilla Appoints New Directors
MIAMI, FLORIDA–(Marketwired – Oct. 9, 2014) - Gilla Inc. (“Gilla” or the “Company”) (OTCQB:GLLA), a designer, marketer and distributor of electronic cigarettes (“e-cigarettes”), vaporizers and related accessories, is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Blaise Aguirre and Mr. Christopher Rich as members of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Each of these appointees brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and contacts to improve the overall strength and leadership of the Board.
Dr. Blaise A. Aguirre, MD, an internationally known expert, author and lecturer in child and adolescent psychiatry, is the founding medical director of 3East at McLean Hospital, and is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He served as an independent director of Investors Capital Holdings Ltd. from October 28, 2011 until its sale to RCS Capital Corporation in 2014. Previously, Dr. Aguirre was a broker with Investors Capital Corporation having obtained his series 7 and 63 securities licenses. Dr. Aguirre sits on the board of directors that oversees the annual running of the Illinois Marathon in Champaign, IL. He was a member of the Medical Advisory Board of IVPCARE Inc. prior to their buyout by Walgreens. Dr. Aguirre has developed and maintains enduring relationships with institutional money managers and venture capitalists and has developed expertise as a small cap stock analyst.
Mr. Christopher Rich is a successful television, film and theater actor and producer. He studied acting at the University of Texas and later at Cornell University, where he received a master’s degree in theater arts. He began his performing career in New York performing on stage in many off-Broadway and regional productions. Mr. Rich has appeared in many television series, most notably on Murphy Brown and Reba. On the big screen, he starred in The Joy Luck Club, Flight of the Intruder, and the independent art film Prisoners of Inertia with Amanda Plummer. He has appeared in numerous television movies, with credits including Going Home opposite Jason Robards in one of his last performances. Mr. Rich recently appeared in the Company’s Charlie’s Club original online series called “Find Him. Bring Him In.” He is also an e-cigarette and vapor user and will be advising management on user experience and product development.
“We are very pleased that Blaise and Christopher have accepted our invitation to join the Gilla Board of Directors,” stated Graham Simmonds, CEO. “Expanding our Board has been a goal of the Company and to add such strong independent directors with specific skill-sets that will directly benefit the Company is ideal. Blaise’s experience in both capital markets and medicine is invaluable in our industry and make him uniquely qualified for this role. Christopher is a dynamic, well-known actor and a long-time user of electronic cigarette and vaping products. His insights will play a significant role in how our management team approaches the user experience and future development of our products.”
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