John Gardiner

Experienced Board Member and Strategic Executive

John Gardiner is the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at PurposeMed, a position he has held since April 2022. He has a strong background in business and finance, having previously served as the Chief Executive Officer at Corq and held various leadership roles, including Operating Partner at Simple Partners and VP of Corporate Development and Strategy at Big Viking Games.

Gardiner holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts and Business with Honours in History and Business from the University of Waterloo, and he has experience in user acquisition, finance, and management reporting from his roles at companies like DBRS and Sears Canada. Additionally, he has been involved with the Board of Directors at Massive Damage, Inc. since November 2017.1 2

His expertise encompasses strategic planning, corporate development, and organizational development, making him a values-driven leader focused on enhancing organizational outcomes.1

Highlights

Jun 26 · Variety

How Machine Learning Turned Major Lazer’s ‘Make It Hot’ Into Vertical Video (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety

Jun 26 · Variety

How Machine Learning Turned Major Lazer’s ‘Make It Hot’ Into Vertical Video (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety

Experience

Member Board Of Directors at Massive Damage, Inc. (November 2017 - Present)

VP Strategic Initiatives at Frida (March 2022 - July 2023), Operating Partner at Simple Partners (July 2021 - April 2022), Chief Executive Officer at Corq (April 2019 - March 2022), VP Corporate Development & Strategy and Interim VP of People and Culture at Big Viking Games (October 2019 - March 2021)