Aras Azadian

Aras Azadian is the Co-founder and CEO at Avicanna, a Toronto based company specializing in the research and development of plant-based medical solutions. Prior to Avicanna, Aras was a Senior Management Consultant at Ophuichus Consulting Group Inc from March 2012 to December 2016. Their work there focused on supporting and developing micro-cap to small-cap public and private firms. In addition, they were responsible for the development and implementation of marketing plans specific to the hospitality space. From March 2011 to July 2014, Aras served on the board of The Purple Elephant Campaign, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease among the younger generations. Through their work with the PEC, Aras has raised funds for dementia research and education through online merchandise sales and events.

Aras Azadian has a MBA from EADA Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from York University.

Ivana Maric - EVP of Marketing, Roland Alvarez - SVP of Technical Operations, and Setu Purohit - President, Director & Chief Legal Officer report to Aras Azadian.