David Goubert resigned as president and CEO of cannabis multistate operator Ayr Wellness.

Goubert was installed as president of Miami-based Ayr in October 2022 and appointed CEO in February 2023.

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Ayr’s board of directors plans to conduct a search for a permanent CEO, according to a news release.

In the meantime, the board approved Steven Cohen to serve as interim CEO, effective immediately.

Cohen previously served as outside legal adviser to the company.

Cohen, who doesn’t have cannabis industry experience, is a founding member of Blue Raven, a legal advisory firm focused on providing strategic advice to businesses, corporate boards and executives. The New York-headquartered company also provides outside general counsel services.

Goubert is the latest executive to resign from Ayr.

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