Vinay Tolia

Vinay Tolia is an experienced executive in the cannabis industry who served as the Chief Executive Officer of The Flowr Corporation, a Canadian cannabis company.12 He has a strong background in finance and investment, holding a BA in Economics and a BSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan.2

Tolia's career path includes:

1. Roles in investment banking firms such as Peter J. Solomon Company2
2. Co-founding Bengal Capital Trading LLC, a Chicago-based hedge fund2
3. Early investor in various US multistate cannabis operators and ancillary companies2
4. Became CEO of The Flowr Corporation in 201812

As CEO of Flowr, Tolia led significant initiatives:

• Oversaw the company's go-public fundraise and subsequent financings2
• Managed the acquisition of Holigen Holdings, expanding Flowr's global footprint12
• Established partnerships with Shoppers Drug Mart and Hawthorne Canada (a subsidiary of Scotts Miracle-Gro)1

Tolia's approach combines traditional corporate culture with specific cannabis expertise, focusing on premium products and strategic global expansion.1 He has also shown interest in social causes, serving as a board member for Imerman Angels, a cancer support organization.2