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On September 3, 2026, Katie Field resigned as Interim CEO and Executive Director of Akanda Corp., effective immediately
AKANAkanda Corp.
On September 3, 2026, Katie Field resigned as Interim CEO and Executive Director of Akanda Corp., effective immediately. The resignation was not due to disagreements regarding operations or policies. Subsequently, on September 9, 2026, the Board appointed Christopher Cooper, an existing director and President of subsidiary First Towers and Fiber Corp., as the new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cooper receives compensation from First Towers aggregating $196,000 for fiscal year 2025, accruing at CAD$5,000 per month, but has no employment agreement with Akanda Corp. He also serves in various executive and director roles across multiple public companies. Akanda Corp. operates in the natural resources sector, specifically focused on lithium exploration and development.