PlantX Life appoints Lorne Rapkin as its chief executive officer; moves ahead with expansion plans

PlantX Life Inc said Lorne Rapkin has been appointed to the role of chief executive officer of the company, effective immediately.  Previously, Rapkin held the position of chief financial officer at PlantX Life dubbed the; ‘one-stop-shop for everything plant-based.’  Julia Frank, who formerly served as CEO will continue as the company's chief operating officer, while Shariq Khan, the company's director of finance, has been appointed the new chief financial officer. READ: PlantX Life appoints Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields as a company ambassador In the new role, the company said, Rapkin will use his financial background to propel PlantX's strategic growth in an evolving industry, while also ensuring the execution of the company's future development plans. "I feel very privileged to continue to serve PlantX as its CEO," Rapkin said in a statement. "Having started with the company when it was just a vision on paper, I have been involved in both the financial aspects of PlantX and its day-to-day operations. Working under Julia's leadership has been an honour and I am determined to build on her legacy and prioritize PlantX's critical mission, while striving to achieve our shareholders' and customers' expectations." PlantX offers customers across North America access to more than 10,000 plant-based products. In addition to currently offering meal and indoor plant deliveries, the company’s expansion plans include cosmetics, clothing, as well as a water brand.   "As PlantX transitions into a new chapter, we have seen a rising interest and demand among our shareholders to strengthen the company," said PlantX founder, Sean Dollinger.  "Lorne's appointment as CEO aims to integrate our shareholders' views within the overall direction of the Company. As Chief Financial Officer, he has had an integral role in the founding of PlantX, and he has been adding exceptional value ever since. Lorne is a natural-born leader whose strategic vision and strong work ethic will strengthen PlantX to ensure its long-term success." Moving ahead, PlantX announced that its San Diego-based brick-and-mortar store will open in September 2021. Also in the US market, the company recently launched a meal-delivery program and expanded its Canadian meal delivery service. Additionally, the "New Deli" PlantX brick-and-mortar store in Squamish, British Columbia will be rebranded as the "PlantX Market". Lastly, PlantX reported that it has completed its integration as a seller on Walmart Canada Marketplace and Hudson's Bay Marketplace. Contact the writer at georgia@proactiveinvestors.com Follow her on Twitter @MissInformd