CEO Monthly Issue 11 2018

2 CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 11 2018 Welcome to the eleventh issue of CEOMonthly, which is dedicated toproviding our readerswith the latest news andupdates fromall corners of the businessworld. This month, we take a look at the leaders who are fundamental in the ongoing growth of the global professional landscape. Here we celebrate those that ensure companies acquire the best talent, the architects behind innovative PR campaigns and those that are breaking new ground in emerging markets. On the cover of this month’s issue is Simon Byrne, CEO of Acetop Financial Limited. A leviathan in the trading sector, Acetop provide trusted Forex, CFD and Spread Betting services to their worldwide client base. Championing a client-centric approach to investment, they offer a best in class trading platform that allows easy access and complete trade management wherever the client may be. We spoke with Simon to find out more. Next, CEOMonthly took a look at the emerging cannabis industry in the United States. As the country’s largest and most experienced provider of medical cannabis and cannabis- derived products, Columbia Care LLC is at the forefront of an incredibly promising market. Columbia Care’s CEO, Nicholas Vita, spoke to us about his approach to defining the future of medical cannabis. Finally, in a nice change of pace, we endeavoured to find out more about Pain Association Scotland. Sonia Cottom, Director of the charity, offered some insight into their important work tackling the chronic pain epidemic in Scotland, Northumbria and North Wales. Sonia was recognised in CEOMonthly’s Leadership Excellence programme for her dedication to this vital cause. The team here at CEOMonthly hope you enjoy this month’s issue and we look forward to hearing from you soon. Laura Brookes, Editor Phone: +44 (0) 203 970 0082 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ceo-review.com AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.