$MDBX Form 8-K

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.On January 5, 2016, Jeff Goh, 51, Director, President and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Medbox, Inc. (the “Company”) was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He will also retain his positions as Director and Company President. Mr. Goh has served in his present officer roles with the Company since June 30, 2015. He has served the Company as a director since October 2015. He joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer on April 1, 2015 and was a consultant to the Company from August 2014 to March 2015.

Mr. Goh previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Heart Brand Foods, a producer of heart-healthy snack food products that help to reduce LDL cholesterol, from 2012 to 2014. Mr. Goh also previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Two Chefs on a Roll, a custom producer of savory and bakery private label food products, from 2001 to 2010. Throughout his career, Mr. Goh has focused on leading and developing businesses involved in fast-growing sectors of food, technology and international commerce.

On January 5, 2016, Clint Pyatt, 44, Senior Vice President, Operations and Government Relations, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the Company. He will continue to act as Senior Vice President, Government Relations. Mr. Pyatt has served in his present roles with the company since May 20, 2015.

Mr. Pyatt previously was Chief Executive Officer of CorGreen Technologies, Inc., a provider of products and services to licensed medical marijuana and recreational operators. Earlier, he held management positions in finance and real estate. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years in several operational capacities, including participation in Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Somalia rescue efforts.

On January 6, 2016, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr Goh as Chief Executive Officer and of Mr. Pyatt as Chief Operating Officer. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated January 6, 2016.