John Wirt

John Wirt is Neptune’s General Counsel, leading our internal legal department. His extensive legal experience in highly-regulated global industries combined with his significant financial acumen as a CPA and experience as Audit Chair of a public company, makes him uniquely suited to build and direct an industry-leading legal department for Neptune that will take the company into the future.

Mr. Wirt comes to Neptune Wellness from Epic Sports & Entertainment, a boxing promotions company, where he served as President and General Counsel. Prior to that, he was Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel for Square Ring, Inc., a global sports promotion company.

Mr. Wirt began his legal career as an associate at Jenner & Block and followed that as an associate at Sidley & Austin. He earned his Bachelor of Arts, graduating magna cum laude from Knox College, and graduated with honors from the University of Illinois, where he earned his Jurisprudence degree. Mr. Wirt served on the Board of Directors for Interactive Television Networks, a NASDAQ listed public company, where he also served as Chair of the Audit Committee. Mr. Wirt is also a Certified Public Accountant.