Nowadays Names Christopher Forster-Smith Director of Regulatory Affairs

*LOS ANGELES* – Infused beverage brand Nowadays hired Christopher
Forster-Smith as director of regulatory affairs. Forster-Smith previously
served in a senior capacity with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
[image: Chrstopher Forster-Smith]Christopher Forster-Smith

In the newly created position, he will leverage his TTB experience
in alcohol regulation, compliance, and taxation. During his more than eight
years at the government agency, he managed all cannabis and hemp related
policies and issues for the Regulations and Rulings Division.

The addition of Forster-Smith comes at a critical time for the company, as
hemp regulation has taken center stage at both the state and federal
levels. Working closely with Nowadays’ general counsel and head of
regulatory affairs, Michelle Bodian, he will be crucial in advancing the
company’s regulatory strategy for the longevity of the category. His work
will also involve leveraging best practices from alcohol regulations,
creating a reasonable tax structure for THC beverages, and advocating
cross-functionally alongside supply chain partners, alcohol trade
associations, and other industry stakeholders.

Forster-Smith holds a PhD in political science from The Johns Hopkins
University.