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Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell sit down with James Yamanaka, the newly appointed CEO of Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI | TSX: OGI), for his first extended conversation since taking the role.After a lengthy executive search, Organigram’s leadership change arrives at an important moment for the Canadian cannabis market. Margin pressure, pricing competition, and slower category growth have shifted the industry away from expansion at any cost and toward operational discipline and cash generation. In this discussion, Yamanaka explains how he views the business he has stepped into — one he describes as operationally strong, highly complex, and capable of performing in an unpredictable environment.The conversation focuses on Organigram’s execution in Canada, where consistency, SKU rationalization, and margin improvement are now central priorities. Yamanaka also outlines how management is thinking about international opportunities and exports, emphasizing the need for optionality without overcommitting capital in markets where regulations remain unsettled.Shadd and Anthony discuss how Yamanaka’s background in large, regulated consumer industries influences his leadership style, particularly his emphasis on data, predictability, and credibility with investors. Topics include the evolution of product mix beyond flower, balancing innovation with operational simplicity, and what realistic success looks like for Organigram over the next 12 to 24 months.#Organigram #CanadianCannabis #CannabisStocks #CannabisInvesting #TradeToBlack #CannabisEarnings #CannabisMarkets #Cannabis2026 #cannabisindustry Want to see last week's recap?🎬    • Canadian Cannabis Stocks Take Center Stage...  Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos?🎬    • Why Giving Trump a Cannabis License Could ...  🎬    • What Matt Gaetz’s Tweet Really Means for C...  🎬    • Why Trump’s Team Is Highlighting Cannabis ...  🎬    • Alcohol Rules Change While Cannabis Stays ...  Want to stay updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto?Subscribe to our Daily Baked newsletter:https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us on social media and podcast platforms:✅ Facebook:   / thedalesreport  ✅ Twitter:

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