() (OTCMKTS:AUSAF) said Alex Han had been appointed as interim chief financial officer, after Michael Carlotti's employment was terminated with effect from January 16. 

Han will serve in the role until a permanent chief financial officer is named, the group said in a brief statement. 

Australis identifies opportunities and invests in the cannabis industry, mainly in the United States. 

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Last week, it revealed that its brands Tsunami and GT Flowers had received accolades at the High Times Cannabis Cup Nevada 2019 - the premier competition in the US cannabis industry. 

As the cannabis industry continues to expand, consumers are seeking premium-quality cannabis options from quality suppliers, said Australis.

Earlier this month, it said it had promoted Han, who was vice president of accounting, to the role of chief accounting officer.

In 2018, Han joined Australis Capital with over 15 years of experience in public and corporate accounting, with expertise in financial accounting, international accounting, and internal controls. She has held several finance and accounting management positions in multi-billion-dollar global companies.

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