Las Vegas NV / May 4, 2015 (VRCI-OTCQB) Verde Science, Inc. a Pharmaceutical Research and Development Company focused on developing a portfolio of cannabinoid based prescription medicines to meet patients needs for a wide range of medical conditions is pleased to announce the appointment of John M. E. Percival to its Board of Directors and Head of Strategic Business Development. Mr. Percival brings over 20 years of Investment Banking, Corporate Finance and Strategic planning success to Verde. Mr. Percival was previously General Manager of Investments at Barclays Bank New Zealand Ltd., where he was responsible for the management of nearly a $500 million in superannuation and private funds.
Mr. Percival commented, “I am extremely excited to be asked to join the Board of Directors of Verde Science. My assessment of the nascent medical marijuana space convinces me of the attractiveness of the Verde Science pharmacological approach to harness the healing powers of the medical marijuana plant and aid the company in its pathway to bring medicine to market. I look forward to being an active participant in the growth of Verde and the attainment of its goals for the improvement of health care treatment throughout the world and particularly in Australia where the Queensland Government has recently announced a significant program to research the benefits of medical marijuana.”
Verde Science CEO, Harp Sangha offered, “I am delighted with the addition of John Percival. John brings a pristine record of success and I believe he will be a highly effective resource and rainmaker for the company.”
About Verde Science, Inc. (VRCI-OTCQB)
Verde Science, Inc. (trading symbol VRCI-OTCQB) is an early stage pharmaceutical organization that has built a research team focused on developing a portfolio of cannabinoid prescription medicines to meet patient needs in a wide range of medical conditions. Verde’s scientists have identified a number of promising areas in which to begin its immediate R&D program, which will initially be based in India. The Verde Science team of inter-disciplinary researchers includes scientists in Bioprocess Engineering, Nanotechnology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Bio-Medical Devices that is focused on a streamlined approach to the development of innovative treatment protocols aimed at capturing considerable market share.
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