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Our Team

Our Leaders

Nick Kuzyk

CEO & Director

Mr. Kuzyk has more than 20 years of experience in the areas of business development, corporate finance, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions. From 2018 to 2020, Nick was the Chief Strategy Officer & SVP Capital Markets at High Tide Inc. (CSE:HITI), a leading cannabis retailer that he helped take public and grow through a series of financings and acquisitions. In early- 2020, Nick returned to being an entrepreneur through his consultancy, Meadowbank Strategic Partners Inc., to assist corporate clients in the core areas of investor relations, capital markets advisory and management consulting services. He has an HBA and MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University.

Fiona Fitzmaurice

CFO & Director

Ms. Fitzmaurice is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 14 years of experience in accounting and financial control, serving both private companies and public issuers throughout her career. Ms. Fitzmaurice has previously been appointed as CFO of companies that include but are not limited to MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd., Pasofino Gold and Mojave Jane Brands. Accordingly, Ms. Fitzmaurice has extensive experience with corporate audits, prospectus filings, private placements, financings and corporate acquisitions. As the foundation of her knowledge base, Ms. Fitzmaurice holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Athlone Institute of Technology in Athlone, Ireland.

Our Board Members

Nick Kuzyk

CEO & Director

Please see bio above.

Fiona Fitzmaurice

CFO & Director

Please see bio above.

Anthony Carnevale

Independent Director

Anthony Carnevale is an established cannabis industry professional and entrepreneur. Mr. Carnevale began his career in cannabis as the General Manager of one of Canada’s oldest cannabis lounges, Vapor Central. He has guest lectured on cannabis hospitality and tourism at George Brown College since 2019 and is a founding member of the Canadian Cannabis Tourism Alliance. During the COVID pandemic, he founded Canada’s first mobile cannabis accessory cleaning company, Clean Piece. The company focuses on eco-friendly cleaning techniques and has cleaned more than 10,000 bongs, pipes, and vaporizers since its inception. Most recently, he has taken on a marketing leadership role for a Canadian vaporizer hardware distributor named Calyx Labs. Anthony is highly involved in Canada’s cannabis community and is extremely passionate about helping legacy cannabis professionals transition into the legal industry.

Jonathan Hirsh

Independent Director

Best known for his influential work as @Weedstagram416 on the Instagram platform, Jonathan is a globally recognized figure in the cannabis industry, with multiple nominations for the Canadian Cannabis Awards, in both the “Influencer of the Year” and “Cannabis Crusader” categories. His impressive portfolio of partnerships comprises over 300 major cannabis-related brands.

As a respected voice in the cannabis discourse, Jonathan has journeyed worldwide to judge international cannabis competitions and share his insights at various industry events. Notably, he was among only seven judges invited to participate in the esteemed Jack Herer Cup in Amsterdam. He has also been a guest speaker at CannEx Jamaica in Montego Bay.

Jonathan’s commitment to cannabis education led him to academia, where he served as a professor of cannabis history at Centennial College. Most recently, he was VP of Marketing and Consumer Experience for Mera Cannabis. There, Jonathan played a pivotal role in developing and launching one of Canada’s first legal infused pre-rolls under the Avana and Countryside brands.

Jordan Fogle

Independent Director

Jordan Fogle is the Founder and CEO of Mint, a creative marketing and advertising agency he established in 2008. A hands-on and visionary leader, Fogle is deeply involved in shaping Mint’s strategic direction and driving creative excellence, ensuring the agency’s work delivers both meaningful impact for clients and a sense of pride for its team. Over the past two decades, he has partnered with many of Canada’s leading brands across the technology, CPG, beverage, financial services, and lifestyle sectors, with a focus on developing culturally resonant go-to-market strategies and integrated campaigns that build long-term brand equity. Under Fogle’s leadership, Mint has grown into a 100-plus-person agency—76% women—and is widely recognized for its strong, inclusive culture and commitment to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can do the best work of their careers. His passion for culture—spanning music, design, fashion, and film—continues to inform both the agency’s creative approach and the types of projects it champions.

In addition to his work in marketing, Fogle has been an active investor for nearly twenty years, maintaining a strong personal interest in financial markets and portfolio management. Beyond Mint, he co-founded Lobby Bar and Lounge (2003–2010) and Brassaii Restaurant & Lounge (2010–2018). He currently serves on the boards of Mount Sinai’s Leadership Foundation and the advisory board of the Women’s Brain Health Initiative. Above all, Fogle is a devoted father to two young children who keep him and his wife both busy and inspired every day.