CONSUMER DRIVEN
OPERATIONALLY FOCUSED
Our company mobilizes every resource at our disposal to deliver top quality, premium cannabis products to our adult consumers.
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CONSUMER DRIVEN
OPERATIONALLY FOCUSED
Our company mobilizes every resource at our disposal to deliver top quality, premium cannabis products to our adult consumers.
WE’VE BEEN
HERE BEFORE
Operating in a nascent, highly regulated category is challenging. We are proud to have assembled an experienced and proven team that has successfully operated in relevant industries such as tobacco, pharma, technology, and at all phases of business maturity from startup to multinational conglomerates.
WE’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE
Operating in a nascent, highly regulated category is challenging. We are proud to have assembled an experienced and proven team that has successfully operated in relevant industries such as tobacco, pharma, technology, and at all phases of business maturity from startup to multinational conglomerates.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
ZOHAR KRIVOROT
CEO & Founder
Zohar is an entrepreneur who has launched several successful businesses. He has founded, advised and invested in numerous companies including 911ENABLE™ which he led from start-up to its acquisition by West Telecom in 2014. Zohar has been recognized as a top leader and innovator by a number of sources, including Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ fastest growing technology companies in Canada. He is actively involved with early-stage companies as an advisor and board member. He is also a certified commercial pilot.ZOHAR KRIVOROT
CEO & Founder
LENNIE RYER
Chief Financial Officer
Lennie has extensive financial experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. He has raised over $500 million from institutional investors and has taken several high-profile companies public. He previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President of Finance at ConjuChem Biotechnologies Inc., a publicly-traded biotechnology company specializing in peptide-based drugs.
As CFO at Paladin Labs Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical firm, Lennie transitioned the company from private to public and led its most significant financing initiative. Lennie was also formerly the Managing Partner of the Montreal office of accounting firm BDO.
LENNIE RYER
Chief Financial Officer
MIKAIL FANCY
SVP Marketing & Sales
Mikail has 15 years of consumer-centric, cross-functional marketing management experience in highly regulated categories such as Tobacco and Gaming. While at British American Tobacco, Mikail played a leadership role in strategic planning, business case development, consumer research, brand positioning, product development and campaign execution of major national brands. Mikail also led, from concept to execution, the organizations first launch into the Potentially Reduced-Risk Products space. As Regional Head of Marketing at CapitMedia, Mikail exceeded revenue targets and delivered double-digit consumer acquisition growth for one of the world’s largest privately held firms in the gaming space.
MIKAIL FANCY
SVP Marketing & Sales
NICHOLAS SOSIAK
SVP Finance & Operations
Nicholas is a Chartered Professional Accountant and started his career at KPMG as a senior auditor for a variety of public and private companies in the manufacturing, commodity and real estate industries. Following his time as a senior auditor, Nicholas shifted away from the audit practice to work in the real estate industry. He joined Dundee 360 Real Estate Corporation, a subsidiary of Dundee Corporation and a publicly-traded company listed on the TSX, as Finance Manager and worked his way up to Vice-President of Finance and Accounting.
NICHOLAS SOSIAK
SVP Finance & Operations
MANAGEMENT TEAM
ZOHAR KRIVOROT
CEO & Founder
Zohar is an entrepreneur who has launched several successful businesses. He has founded, advised and invested in numerous companies including 911ENABLE™ which he led from start-up to its acquisition by West Telecom in 2014. Zohar has been recognized as a top leader and innovator by a number of sources, including Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ fastest growing technology companies in Canada. He is actively involved with early-stage companies as an advisor and board member. He is also a certified commercial pilot.ZOHAR KRIVOROT
CEO & Founder
LENNIE RYER
Chief Financial Officer
Lennie has extensive financial experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. He has raised over $500 million from institutional investors and has taken several high-profile companies public. He previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President of Finance at ConjuChem Biotechnologies Inc., a publicly-traded biotechnology company specializing in peptide-based drugs.
As CFO at Paladin Labs Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical firm, Lennie transitioned the company from private to public and led its most significant financing initiative. Lennie was also formerly the Managing Partner of the Montreal office of accounting firm BDO.
LENNIE RYER
Chief Financial Officer
MIKAIL FANCY
SVP Marketing & Sales
Mikail has 15 years of consumer-centric, cross-functional marketing management experience in highly regulated categories such as Tobacco and Gaming. While at British American Tobacco, Mikail played a leadership role in strategic planning, business case development, consumer research, brand positioning, product development and campaign execution of major national brands. Mikail also led, from concept to execution, the organizations first launch into the Potentially Reduced-Risk Products space. As Regional Head of Marketing at CapitMedia, Mikail exceeded revenue targets and delivered double-digit consumer acquisition growth for one of the world’s largest privately held firms in the gaming space.
MIKAIL FANCY
SVP Marketing & Sales
NICHOLAS SOSIAK
SVP Finance & Operations
Nicholas is a Chartered Professional Accountant and started his career at KPMG as a senior auditor for a variety of public and private companies in the manufacturing, commodity and real estate industries. Following his time as a senior auditor, Nicholas shifted away from the audit practice to work in the real estate industry. He joined Dundee 360 Real Estate Corporation, a subsidiary of Dundee Corporation and a publicly-traded company listed on the TSX, as Finance Manager and worked his way up to Vice-President of Finance and Accounting.
NICHOLAS SOSIAK
SVP Finance & Operations
OPERATIONS TEAM
ANTHONY MANOUK
VP Compliance & General Manager
GEOFFROY DE VERNOU
VP Operations
OPERATIONS TEAM
ANTHONY MANOUK
VP Compliance & General Manager
GEOFFROY DE VERNOU
VP Operations
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cannara Biotech is governed by a team of highly experienced leaders who are committed to the long-term growth and performance of our operation.
ZOHAR KRIVOROT
Chairman
Zohar is an entrepreneur who has launched several successful businesses. A veteran with over 15 years of experience in the tech and online sectors.
ZOHAR KRIVOROT
CEO & Founder
Zohar is an entrepreneur who has launched several successful businesses. He has founded, advised and invested in numerous companies including 911ENABLE™ which he led from start-up to its acquisition by West Telecom in 2014. Zohar has been recognized as a top leader and innovator by a number of sources, including Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ fastest growing technology companies in Canada. He is actively involved with early-stage companies as an advisor and board member. He is also a certified commercial pilot.JACK KAY
Director and Audit Committee
Jack Kay has, for 35 years, held various roles at Apotex Inc., including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating officer, President and Vice Chairman.
JACK KAY
Director and Audit Committee
Jack Kay, for 35 years, held various roles at Apotex Inc., including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating officer, President and Vice Chairman. He has 55 years’ experience in pharmaceutical management and sales. Mr. Kay has served on a number of pharmaceutical and biotech boards, including as the Chairman of Helix Biopharma Corp and Cangene Corp and as a director at Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. He has also served in senior capacities for a number of industry and community organizations, operating in the roles of Chairman of Humber River Regional Hospital (Toronto), International Schizophrenic Society, Canadian Drug Manufacturers Association, Canadian Schizophrenia Foundation and the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association.DEREK STERN
Director
Derek is the Vice President of Olymbec. He owns, operates and manages a portfolio of industrial, retail and residential properties across North America.
DEREK STERN
Director
Derek is the Vice President of Olymbec. He owns, operates and manages a diverse portfolio of industrial, retail and residential properties across North America. Olymbec is now one of the largest private industrial real estate holders in Eastern Canada. The Company has experienced an annual growth rate of over 10%. Derek played a key role in the company’s rapid growth by strategically acquiring and repositioning vacant properties and marketing them to a new client base.DAVID ABRAMOVITCH
Director, Chair of Audit Committee
David is a partner at Montreal based Ravinsky Ryan Lemoine, LLP, with over 15 years of experience in tax, M&A and general corporate matters.
DAVID ABRAMOVITCH
Director, Chair of Audit Committee
David is a partner at Montreal based Ravinsky Ryan Lemoine, LLP, with over 15 years of personal experience in tax, M&A and general corporate matters. Prior to joining the board of Cannara, David served on the board of a domestic subsidiary of an international shipping company. David’s legal practice has enabled him to assist his clients at all stages of their corporate lifespan, from startup, to growth, to sale and succession planing. He also assists buyers and has been involved in substantial transactions across North America. In addition to his undergraduate degree, David brings with him common law and civil law degrees, as well as a master’s degree in economics with a specialization in financial mathematics.BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cannara Biotech is governed by a team of highly experienced leaders who are committed to the long-term growth and performance of our operation.
ZOHAR KRIVOROT
Chairman
Zohar is an entrepreneur who has launched several successful businesses. A veteran with over 15 years of experience in the tech and online sectors.
ZOHAR KRIVOROT
CEO & Founder
Zohar is an entrepreneur who has launched several successful businesses. He has founded, advised and invested in numerous companies including 911ENABLE™ which he led from start-up to its acquisition by West Telecom in 2014. Zohar has been recognized as a top leader and innovator by a number of sources, including Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ fastest growing technology companies in Canada. He is actively involved with early-stage companies as an advisor and board member. He is also a certified commercial pilot.JACK KAY
Director and Audit Committee
Jack Kay has, for 35 years, held various roles at Apotex Inc., including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating officer, President and Vice Chairman.
JACK KAY
Director and Audit Committee
Jack Kay, for 35 years, held various roles at Apotex Inc., including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating officer, President and Vice Chairman. He has 55 years’ experience in pharmaceutical management and sales. Mr. Kay has served on a number of pharmaceutical and biotech boards, including as the Chairman of Helix Biopharma Corp and Cangene Corp and as a director at Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. He has also served in senior capacities for a number of industry and community organizations, operating in the roles of Chairman of Humber River Regional Hospital (Toronto), International Schizophrenic Society, Canadian Drug Manufacturers Association, Canadian Schizophrenia Foundation and the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association.DEREK STERN
Director
Derek is the Vice President of Olymbec. He owns, operates and manages a portfolio of industrial, retail and residential properties across North America.
DEREK STERN
Director
Derek is the Vice President of Olymbec. He owns, operates and manages a diverse portfolio of industrial, retail and residential properties across North America. Olymbec is now one of the largest private industrial real estate holders in Eastern Canada. The Company has experienced an annual growth rate of over 10%. Derek played a key role in the company’s rapid growth by strategically acquiring and repositioning vacant properties and marketing them to a new client base.DAVID ABRAMOVITCH
Director, Chair of Audit Committee
David is a partner at Montreal based Ravinsky Ryan Lemoine, LLP, with over 15 years of experience in tax, M&A and general corporate matters.