Nick Pateras

Nick Pateras is a results-oriented leader with a strong background in business strategy. With experience in both Fortune 500 consumer packaged goods companies and scaling startups, Nick most recently served as the CEO of Lyphe Group, a prominent player in the medical cannabis industry in the UK and Australia. He has also held executive positions in healthcare firms specializing in cannabis. Nick's focus on customer-centric approaches drives growth through team building, leveraging market insights, and effective P&L management. He excels in tackling complex business challenges, particularly in scaling up and turning around businesses. Nick's academic journey took him from London and Athens to Queen's University in Canada, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the Smith School of Business and a dual degree in Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Beyond his professional endeavors, Nick's passion for travel and languages shines through his experiences in North Korea and humanitarian work in impoverished areas of Peru. He is fluent in Greek and proficient in French. Nick's diverse professional experience includes roles such as CEO, Interim CEO, Managing Director, VP of Strategy, course instructor, VP of Growth, and Director of Product Marketing at organizations like Lyphe, Materia, Lift & Co., George Brown College, and Johnson & Johnson.