From management to cultivation and distribution, INDIVA’s team is cut from experience.
Niel was a top performing fund manager at a prominent US firm, where he managed a portfolio of over $1 Billion across several industries. He also served as Vice President for a TSX listed natural resource focused company. Subsequently, Niel worked as an investment banker, and has been involved in financings and M&A transactions exceeding $1 Billion. Niel is a graduate of McGill University’s commerce program.
Jennifer is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CA) who previously led a global finance team for nearly eight years as Corporate Controller of a TSX listed company. She subsequently provided accounting and finance services to companies in a variety of industries including a publicly traded Licensed Producer. Jennifer received her B.Comm. (Accounting) from Carleton University in Ottawa.
Tomasz has over 30 years experience in marketing and branding. He has produced award-winning work for television and print/digital advertising for both established Fortune 500 companies as well as startups. Having worked in Germany and Canada, his creative combines the sophistication of European aesthetics with the commercial imperatives of North American business.
Over 15 years experience in commercializing products in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry for some of the world’s largest food, confectionary and beverage companies, most recently with Nestle Canada in Procurement, Supply Chain and Lean Manufacturing.
Over 15 years’ experience in quality assurance, regulatory and food safety in the cannabis and food industries. Highly experienced in designing and communicating effective food safety controls and quality assurance programs to meet consumer, regulatory, and operational needs.
Cannabis Industry Sales and Business Development Director with 16 years of progressive sales leadership, consulting, business development, distributor management and national account experience in the Cannabis, Beverage, Alcohol and CPG industries including Red Bull, Heineken and General Mills.
Niel was a top performing fund manager at a prominent US firm, where he managed a portfolio of over $1 Billion across several industries. He also served as Vice President for a TSX listed natural resource focused company. Subsequently, Niel worked as an investment banker, and has been involved in financings and M&A transactions exceeding $1 Billion. Niel is a graduate of McGill University’s commerce program.
Mr. Sutherland is a pioneer in the Canadian medical cannabis space. He was Chief Operating Officer at Bedrocan Cannabis Corp., a leading Canadian medical cannabis firm, prior to its acquisition by Tweed Marijuana Inc. (now Canopy Growth Corporation). Mr. Sutherland continues to be involved in the Canadian medical cannabis industry today. Mr. Sutherland is an engineer by training, and also holds an MBA from Schulich School of Business at York University. Mr. Sutherland also acts as Managing Principal at Initiative Capital Limited.
Mr. Yersh is currently the Chief Administrative Officer of eSentire. He was previously the CFO and EVP of Corporate Development at KORE Telematics and, prior to such, he held the role of CFO of Blackberry. Mr. Yersh brings with him a wealth of experience in corporate governance, financial reporting and oversight.
Mr. Lafleche is a successful entrepreneur. He is currently the President of Calco Soils Inc., a business he founded in 1979. Other businesses he successfully launched include Lafleche Environmental (founded in 1997 and sold in 2010), Moose Creek Tire Recycling (founded in 2004 and continues to operate) and Lafleche-Leblanc Soil Remediation (founded in 2006 and sold in 2013).
Mr. Marotta is Managing Director of Marotta Investments Limited. Between 1984 and 2014, he was the President of Woodbine Truck Centre. Mr. Marotta is an accountant by training, having received his CPA designation in 2012 and his Chartered Accountant designation in 1978. He graduated from the Schulich School of Business with a B.A. (Business) in 1975.
