Ari Cohen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations and management within the cannabis and hospitality industries. Currently serving as Managing Director for NuLeaf Naturals at High Tide Inc. and holding multiple leadership roles as Co-Founder and COO at both CR Maids and doobba, Ari also operates a boutique consulting firm, ACohen Consulting, which specializes in cannabis, social equity licensing, and multi-unit operations. Previous positions include Senior Vice President of Operations at Dixie Brands Inc., now part of BellRock Brands, and various roles at well-known establishments such as Le Pain Quotidien and OTG Management. Ari holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and The French Culinary Institute, emphasizing a strong foundation in culinary arts and training.