Green Gorilla Executive Steven Saxton Elevated as New CEO - Chairman

Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 2016 (Newswire.com) - ​Green Gorilla Co-Founder Steven Saxton has been elevated to the position of CEO and Chairman of the Board, the company announced today. Under the terms of his new appointment, Saxton will handle CEO responsibilities as the company moves forward with an aggressive slate of popular Hemp & Olive™ CBD products as well as launching the Master Grower® lines for 2017.

To date, Green Gorilla has raised over $2.5 Million in start-up funds with Mr. Saxton providing the initial seed money for the company. Green Gorilla’s popular web-portal, www.ilovegreengorilla.com and “Hemp & Olive™” product line continues to garner positive reviews and reaction within the space, making Green Gorilla the most trusted source for CBD. The Green Gorilla product line consists of unique, USDA certified organic CBD infused supplements, cosmetics and pet care products, based on 100% organic extra virgin olive oil infused with 100% pure & plant-based cannabidiol (CBD).

As Green Gorilla is based in California, the largest emerging Cannabis market in the world, we enjoy a competitive and logistic advantage over other companies in the space, as well as access to a myriad of lucrative opportunities. We are currently assembling a world class team, developing the best products and structuring National and International distribution arrangements while simultaneously positioning Green Gorilla to be a global leader in the space.

Steven Saxton, Green Gorilla CEO

“I look forward to contributing 100% of my efforts to building Green Gorilla into a sustainable and ethical international brand in the emerging hemp & cannabis industries,” said newly appointed CEO, Steven Saxton.  “As Green Gorilla is based in California, the largest emerging Cannabis market in the world, we enjoy a competitive and logistic advantage over other companies in the space, as well as access to a myriad of lucrative opportunities. We are currently assembling a world class team, developing the best products and structuring National and International distribution arrangements while simultaneously positioning Green Gorilla to be a global leader in the space.”

About Hemp & Olive™: Hemp & Olive's™ products are all USDA Certified 100% Organic, Non-GMO, Vegan, Paleo, Kosher, Macrobiotic, Gluten-Free, & Sugar-Free. The products are also produced using world class organic extra virgin olive oil, sourced from an award winning California producer. While Green Gorilla makes no medicinal claims, research has shown that CBD is the most medicinal component of the hemp/cannabis plant, yet it has no psychoactive properties. Green Gorilla’s goal is for Hemp & Olive to be the most comprehensive and best formulated CBD product line in the world.

About the Company’s Principal: With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Saxton's entertainment career in the entertainment, Film, T.V., and Music world includes numerous Executive Producer credits such as the Oscar nominated film Lone Survivor and the Golden Globe Best Picture winner, The Kids are Alright. He is a highly regarded expert in corporate structuring, private equity, public companies, corporate refinancing, and capital raising for start-ups. Mr. Saxton has been the lead negotiator for numerous partnerships, mergers, acquisitions and roll-ups for private and public companies. Mr. Saxton was a former investment banker, stock and commodities broker, is 53 years old, and currently resides in Malibu with his wife and daughter.

About Green Gorilla: Green Gorilla is building an international brand in the hemp and cannabis industry. The company's mission is to provide sustainable and ethical goods and services to a broad range of customers, with a primary focus on health and wellness. While Federal policy is developing, the Company currently operates only in areas that are unequivocally Federally legal, primarily focusing on the picks and shovels, including the sale of a multitude of market leading product lines and the operation of a state-of-the-art web portal. Green Gorilla prides itself on being a green, sustainable, and ethical company, with a focus on improving people’s quality of life. Green Gorilla was established in 2013 by Co-Founder, Sir Steven Saxton.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release may contain certain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any assumption could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved.

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