Leading Edge Expositions Appoints Scott Giannotti, Managing Director for the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions

Paramus, NJ , January 12, 2017 (Newswire.com) - Scott Giannotti has been named Managing Director for the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions (CWCBExpo) produced by Leading Edge Expositions, LLC.  In this new position, Giannotti will lead business development and oversee the international sales strategy. Giannotti’s primary focus will be on establishing new partnerships and nurturing exhibitor relationships for the leading trade events for the legalized cannabis and hemp industries.  The 4^th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions will take place June 14-16, 2017 in New York, NY and September 13-15, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA.

“We are thrilled to have Scott join Leading Edge Expositions and spearhead the growth of the CWCBExpo events.  Scott’s experience and deep knowledge of the cannabis and hemp industries as well as his entrepreneurial background, will serve us well and help the CWCBExpo conferences and expositions continue to be effective business-building forums for the industry,” said Christine Ianuzzi, Partner, Leading Edge Expositions, LLC.

"The annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Expos will continue to be the pre-eminent coast-to-coast forums for the business of cannabis. I look forward to working with the Leading Edge Exposition team to create the most dynamic trade show experience and educational conference."

Scott Giannotti, Managing Director, CWCBExpo

Prior to joining Leading Edge Expositions, Giannotti had a 15-year career in telecommunications and over 20 years of participatory action research of cannabis and hemp. Giannotti is best known as the founder of the Cannabis and Hemp Association of New York.  He is also known industry wide as “The Hemp Coach” and has provided life and business development services to individuals and corporations seeking to optimize the benefits of cannabis and hemp in their lives.  A former recipient of a U.S. Small Business Administration loan, Giannotti holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from New York Institute of Technology.

“The annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Expos will continue to be the pre-eminent coast-to-coast forums for the business of cannabis,” said Scott Giannotti.  “I look forward to working with the Leading Edge Exposition team to create the most dynamic trade show experience and educational conference. I am confident that attendees will benefit and participating companies will succeed.”

For more information on the CWCBExpo events this June 14-16, 2017 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention in New York, NY and September 13-15, 2017 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA, visit: www.cannabismeansbusiness.com ​

About Leading Edge Expositions, LLC

Leading Edge Expositions, LLC (LEEXPOS), operated by HA Bruno, Inc., oversees the management and business development of the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions.  The Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions (CWCBExpo) are held in New York and Los Angeles and are the leading forums for dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, investors, medical professionals, government regulators, legal counsel, and entrepreneurs looking to achieve business success and identify new areas of growth in this dynamic industry. For more information visit: www.cannabismeansbusiness.com.  Connect on: ‪Facebook.com/CWCBExpo; ‪ Instagram.com/cwcbexpo;  Twitter.com/CWCBExpo

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Source: Leading Edge Expositions, LLC