VANCOUVER, Nov. 7, 2016 /CNW/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora”) (TSXV: ACB) (OTC: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) today announced that Cam Battley has been appointed Executive Vice President.

In this new role, Mr. Battley, who previously held the position of Senior Vice President, Communications and Medical Affairs, will take on responsibilities for Aurora’s organizational effectiveness and corporate development, in addition to his current responsibilities related to business development, communications, investor relations, and medical, patient and other stakeholder initiatives.

Mr. Battley, who has more than 15 years of international experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, currently serves on the Board of Directors of Cannabis Canada, the trade association for Licensed Producers of medical cannabis, where he chairs the Advocacy Committee. Before joining Aurora in March, 2016, he was Vice President, Communications and Corporate Development for another leading Licensed Producer.

“Cam’s appointment as Executive Vice President will help further drive Aurora’s innovation, growth and leadership, and further enhance the Aurora Standard across multiple functions,” said Terry Booth, CEO. “His knowledge, experience and passion will continue to make Aurora a better company.”

About Aurora

Aurora’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc., is a licensed producer of medical cannabis pursuant to Health Canada’s Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) and operates a 55,200 square foot, expandable, state-of-the-art production facility in Mountain View County, Alberta, Canada. Aurora trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “ACB”.

Original press release: http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/aurora-appoints-cam-battley-executive-vice-president-600231351.html