UPDATE 1-Aurora Cannabis names former Bristol Myers executive as CFO

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Feb 20 (Reuters) - Canadian pot firm Aurora Cannabis said on Tuesday it has appointed Simona King, a former executive of Bristol Myers-Squibb, as its Chief Financial Officer.

King will succeed Glen Ibbott, who is stepping down immediately to pursue other opportunities, the company said.

Ibbott, who joined Aurora in 2017, will remain with the company in an advisory role over the next few months to ensure a smooth transition. (Reporting by Tanay Dhumal in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid)

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