Meet the WeedMD Board of Directors
George Scorsis – Executive Chair
15 years of experience counselling and leading high-performing teams operating in regulated industries including alcohol, energy drinks and cannabis. Previously CEO of Liberty Health Sciences, President of Mettrum Health Corp. and GM of Red Bull Canada.
Gail Paech – Director
25 years of senior executive experience in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
Former Associate Deputy Minister, Economic Development and Trade and Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health.
G. Edmund King – Director
Accomplished leader who has been at the head of 10 different companies. Previously Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Starseed Holdings, Inc., Chairman of M30 Communications, Inc. and Chairman CEO of CIBC Wood Gundy.
Jason Alexander – Director
Most recently the Chief Legal Officer for Starseed, brings over 10 years of experience in corporate development, regulatory compliance, as well as commercial mergers and acquisitions. Previously held the post of legal counsel for Shoppers Drug Mart.
Bruce Croxon – Director
A prominent Canadian entrepreneur and venture capitalist and co-founder of Lavalife. He brings deep expertise as an investor and advisor in growth stage companies to WeedMD. As an ex-Dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, Mr. Croxon added a broad range of businesses and products to his portfolio. He currently co-hosts “The Disruptors” on BNN.
Lu Cacioppo, FCPA, CPA – Director
A distinguished business and community leader with over 30 years of experience in corporate finance and capital markets. A former Deloitte partner, Lu is appointed as an independent director and chair of WeedMD’s Audit Committee. He is currently the vice chair and managing partner at private equity firm Beringer Capital.
