On February 13th, 2023, the Board of Directors of Akanda Corp. also met to approve the appointment of David Jenkins as a Director of the company. Mr. Jenkins will be replacing Yuying Liang, who informed the company that she will be resigning as a Director, effective once Mr. Jenkins' appointment to the Board of Directors has been finalized.

Mr. Jenkins is a global financier with an extensive network of high net-worth investors. He has experience in public markets and has secured millions of dollars in capital for the mining industry. Mr. Jenkins currently serves as an independent director for Levitee Labs Inc. He holds a position as an independent director at Boundary Gold and Copper Mining LTD., as well as with Quantum Battery Metals Corp., and with Montego Resources.