Highlights;
- Robert Beasley resigns as CEO and director of FLUENT Corp., effective Aug. 8, 2025, as part of a mutual decision to align with the company’s strategic priorities.
- William Smith, executive chair, thanks Beasley for his leadership and contributions, positioning the company for future growth.
- Beasley expresses pride in the team’s accomplishments and steps down to allow the company to transition into its next growth phase.
- FLUENT will begin searching for a new CEO to scale operations and expand products.
- David Vautrin, former CCO, will serve as interim CEO starting Aug. 8, 2025.
FLUENT Corp. Announces Leadership Transition as Robert Beasley Steps Down as CEO
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 6, 2025 – FLUENT Corp., a leading national cannabis brand, today announced that Robert Beasley has tendered his resignation as CEO and a member of the company’s board of directors, effective Aug. 8, 2025. This decision was reached mutually, as both Beasley and the company believe a leadership change aligns with the organization’s strategic priorities as it moves forward.
William Smith, Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, expressed his gratitude, stating, “On behalf of the entire board and the FLUENT team, I would like to sincerely thank Robert for his leadership and dedication. His contributions have been pivotal in positioning FLUENT for future growth and long-term success. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors. This transition marks an exciting new chapter for our company, and we are confident in our team’s ability to continue driving growth and value creation as the cannabis industry evolves.”
Beasley also shared his sentiments, saying, “After careful consideration, I have decided to step away as FLUENT enters its next phase of growth. It has been an honor to serve as CEO, and I am incredibly proud of the accomplishments our team has achieved to position FLUENT for sustained success.”
As the company begins its search for a permanent CEO, David Vautrin, previously the Chief Commercial Officer, will assume the role of interim CEO, effective Aug. 8, 2025. During this transition, the company will focus on scaling operations, expanding its product portfolio, and pursuing new growth opportunities.
