Barry Fishman

Barry Fishman is an accomplished CEO and board director, renowned for his entrepreneurial leadership skills that drive growth amidst disruption, transformation, or turnaround scenarios. With a recent tenure as the CEO of VIVO Cannabis (TSX: VIVO), Barry boasts a vast global network and a track record of success in strategy development, performance enhancement, and public company governance. Over the past twenty years, he has held the CEO position in four life science companies, two of which were listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and has also served as a director in five public and three not-for-profit organizations. Recognized for his contributions to healthcare and community service, Barry was honored with inauguration into the Canadian Healthcare Marketing Hall of Fame in 2015. Passionate about meaningful work, Barry Fishman is actively seeking board opportunities through SequoiaAdvisors.ca, specifically aiming to progress healthcare initiatives and contribute back to the community. An expert public speaker, he is highly sought after to address diverse audience groups, including a specialized academy for the homeless and the prestigious Economic Club of Canada. Barry describes himself as a collaborator, communicator, challenger, and connector.