The C-E-O who helped co-found Saskatoon-based CanniMed Therapeutics has stepped down effective immediately.

Brent Zettl has resigned as Aurora Cannabis nears the completion of its 1.1-billion dollar acquisition of the medical marijuana company.

Both companies say in a statement that Zettl is pursuing other opportunities but has agreed to remain available to CanniMed and Aurora as they integrate.

Aurora’s senior vice president of business integration Andre Jerome has been appointed as interim chief executive. (The Canadian Press)