2019 Global CEO Excellence Awards

CEO MONTHLY / GLOBAL CEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019 25 , Jun19364 Seeking to revolutionise the world’s healthcare market, Columbia Care Inc. is a patient- centred health and wellness company setting the standard for compassion, professionalism, quality, caring and innovation, working in collaborationwith some of the most renowned and innovative teaching hospitals in the world. We profile the firmand its CEONicholas Vita to gain an insight into howhe is pushing the company towards constant innovation. 2019 Healthcare CEO of the Year – Medical Cannabis & Columbia Care Inc. - Best Global Medicinal Cannabis Company 2019 Thanks to the vast expertise of its leadership team, Columbia Care aims to revolutionise the healthcare space with its innovative and unique treatment offering. Licensed to operate in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and in the EU, Malta, with ongoing expansion activities throughout the United States and abroad, the firm is constantly seeking to drive the healthcare market towards new innovations. At every location Columbia Care operates with the highest standards of integrity and customer care and strives to create a professional and compassionate environment. Award-winning CEO, Co- Founder and Vice Chairman Nicholas Vita drives the company towards constant success. He is responsible for company operations and managing a leadership team charged with development and execution of corporate strategy involving over 500 colleagues nationwide. As part of this immense role his duties include oversight over allocation and planning process for existing markets, new markets and product development including proprietary research and development programs in pain management, oncology, HIV/ AIDS, behavioural health, sleep disorders, women’s health, PTSD, auto-immune disorders, sickle cell anaemia and illnesses related to the central nervous system. As a part of its core mission, Nicholas has built Columbia Care to provide patients with a highly valuable and differentiated experience whenever they visit the company’s dispensaries, regardless of location. He has worked to ensure that patients view Columbia Care as a trusted provider of precision-dosed, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis products that offer personalized solutions for millions of people. Overall Columbia Care is on a mission to improve lives through product innovation, research and patient experience. This will remain the driving force behind Nicholas’s work and will push the company towards even greater recognition over the years ahead. Company: Columbia Care Inc. Contact: Nicholas Vita Website: https://col-care.com Nicholas Vita, Columbia Care Inc.