Skye Bioscience Appoints Kaitlyn Arsenault as Chief Financial Officer

 

Source:  Syke Bioscience, Inc.10/5/2021

Skye Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB: SKYE) (“Skye”), a biopharmaceutical company developing proprietary cannabinoid-derived molecules to treat diseases with significant unmet need, has appointed Kaitlyn Arsenault, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Arsenault brings over 14 years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, as well as business operations in the life science and technology sectors.

"On behalf of the board and management of Skye, I am pleased to welcome Kait to our executive leadership team at this pivotal point in our growth," said Punit Dhillon, CEO. "Her extensive background working with publicly traded companies in the areas of financial reporting, technical accounting and the implementation of financial controls will play an important role for Skye as we advance our clinical development programs and achieve future growth objectives."

“I am honored to step into the CFO role at this important time for Skye,” said Ms. Arsenault. “I look forward to working with Punit and the Skye team to build on the company’s momentum and strong business fundamentals while advancing its strategic and financial priorities and its commitments to all stakeholders.”

Prior to her appointment as CFO of Skye, she served as an independent consultant for emerging public and private companies, including Skye for the past six years, providing expertise and addressing complex issues related to SEC reporting, technical accounting, stock-based compensation, and revenue recognition, among other subjects. She also served as Assurance Manager in Friedman LLP's SEC practice, gaining public and private audit engagement experience across multiple industries. 

Ms. Arsenault received her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Ramapo College of New Jersey and is a Certified Public Accountant.

About Skye Bioscience

Skye Bioscience Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company unlocking the pharmaceutical potential of cannabinoids through the development of its proprietary cannabinoid-derived molecules to treat diseases with significant unmet needs. The company’s lead program, THCVHS, is focused on treating glaucoma, the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. For more information, please visit: www.skyebioscience.com.