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.
25 years working experience within the pharmaceutical / medical device industry and food industry with responsibility for all the licensing activities including drug, medical device, CE certification and food licensing dealing with many governmental authorizes.
Throughout her career, Priyanka has led Quality teams in brewery, farming, and seafood industries. Before joining Indiva, she led an east coast Licensed Producer’s QA and Regulatory team through their product development and full licensing process. She holds Master’s Degrees in both Food Technology and Food Science.
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.
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