Martin Lane

Cannabiz co-founder Martin Lane looks back on a year in which the industry has shown resilience in the face of unprecedented headwinds, but growth has been hard to come by. I’ve been looking after my son and daughter-in-law’s Beaglier recently. A popular dog breed developed in Australia in the 1990s, created by crossing a Beagle with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, the Beaglier has an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years. Which makes Remi – who turned six last month – middle aged.

Cannabiz co-founder and chief growth officer Martin Lane hasn’t been getting much sleep lately. And after the year we’ve just been through, it’s no wonder we’re all feeling a little nervous… I must admit, this is the time of year when I lose the most sleep. Entries are open for the Cannabiz Awards and you’re all probably working away on your submissions as I write. But I don’t know that for sure.

Provocatus has announced a significant change to its executive team, with Luke Gartner named as its new managing director. Writing on LinkedIn, the veteran-owned firm said it was “thrilled” to announce the promotion of Gartner from the position of commercial manager. “Luke’s appointment gives CEO Kasey Mumford more time to focus on the overall direction of the business for its continued success,” the company wrote.