Tag: Jason Carignan

  • Chemular Adds Carignan as Chief Commercial Officer

    Chemular Adds Carignan as Chief Commercial Officer

    Jason Carignan

    Jason Carignan has joined Chemular, an FDA regulatory consultancy group, as its chief commercial officer.

    Carignan will lead the company’s revenue generation initiatives, strategic partnerships, and intellectual property monetization strategies across its diverse portfolio of business units, according to a press release.

    “Carignan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Chemular, having held various leadership positions in the tobacco and nicotine industry. He most recently served as president of Phillips & King and the Total Product Expo (TPE), both part of the Kretek International Inc. family of companies,” the release states. “Prior to that, he served as president of DRYFT Sciences, overseeing the successful development of the DRYFT line of nicotine pouches before selling the company to British American Tobacco in late-2020.”

    With an impressive track record of driving growth and creating strategic alliances, Carignan is well-positioned to play a pivotal role in expanding Chemular’s market presence and further establishing the company as a leader in FDA regulatory matters.

    Kevin Burd, CEO of Chemular. said he is thrilled to welcome Carignan to the Chemular team. “His deep industry knowledge and proven leadership in revenue generation and partnership strategies will be instrumental in driving our growth and expanding our client base,” said Burd. “We believe Jason’s appointment will advance our mission of providing comprehensive regulatory solutions to our clients and partners.”

    Carignan will work closely with Chemular’s executive team to develop and execute business development strategies, identify new revenue opportunities, and forge strategic partnerships that enhance the company’s market position, according to the release.

    Carignan said he was excited to join the Chemular team.

    “Chemular has established itself as a trusted and innovative partner for clients navigating the complex landscape of FDA regulations,” Carignan said. “I look forward to leveraging my experience and expertise to drive revenue growth, establish impactful partnerships, and contribute to Chemular’s continued success.”

  • Phillips & King Rebrands Itself, Reveals E-Commerce Launch

    Phillips & King Rebrands Itself, Reveals E-Commerce Launch

    Phillips & King International has announced its new brand identity and a forthcoming new wholesale e-commerce platform. Part of the rebranding effort includes a contemporary refinement of the company’s “shield and knight” badge. The new Phillips & King logo “signifies its mission to modernize the business, while paying homage to the equity earned over their 116-year heritage,” according to a press release.

    The distribution company was founded in 1906 and has a long, successful history serving independent and small chain convenience, tobacco, and liquor retailers across the United States. The announcement details the company’s move towards a complete digital transformation of its business to “better serve the evolving needs of its retail customers and brand partners.” Throughout 2022, the company will be launching a host of enhancements to its business, including a the web platform expected to launch in early Q2.

    The new platform is expected to make it easier for stores to discover and stock the products that consumers struggle to find elsewhere on the market. Phillips & King will also be expanding its product and category assortment to give emerging brands the ability to reach more buyers— and give stores access to new products coming to market, according to the release.

    “The future of B2B wholesale commerce is both digital and highly-personalized,” says Jason Carignan, president of Phillips & King. “Our new web platform will enable us to more easily connect buyers and sellers across the industry and offer a more expansive array of products and categories- all while improving the personal connection our sales teams have with customers. We believe that retailers should be able to manage their entire business with ease from their mobile device and have access to business intelligence— and expert guidance— that helps drive inventory-buying decisions. This new platform is the first step in our quest to helping stores thrive in the new retail reality.”

    Phillips & King, a subsidiary of Kretek International.