Douglas Gordon
Douglas Gordon
Douglas Gordon is a prominent figure in the worlds of cannabis, media, sales, and marketing. After starting his career in commercial banking with Bank of America, he went on to launch several entrepreneurial ventures. His most notable creation is CanEx Jamaica, where he is the founder of the premier Cannabis Business Conference & Expo in the Caribbean. Through CanEx, Douglas has built a wide global network that focuses on business opportunities in the Caribbean and LATAM. He is also Chairman of Zimmer & Co., a health and wellness distribution company that specializes in medicinal cannabis and hemp-based CBD products.
Douglas has extensive media experience, as he founded the OCEAN Style brand that became synonymous with luxury lifestyle in the Caribbean. He studied at Dr. Challoner's Grammar School and Edgemont Junior-Senior High School before earning a degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
As an experienced CEO, editor-in-chief, and commercial banker, Douglas has a natural ability to inspire others towards long-term goals. He has spoken at events all around the world, including Toronto, Mexico City, Dublin, London, Port of Spain, and Bogota. He has traveled extensively and enjoys meeting people and exposure to diverse cultures.