John Gardiner

John Gardiner is currently the Chief Growth Officer at PurposeMed, where they lead growth initiatives across Canada and the U.S. Previously, they held various roles at PurposeMed including SVP/GM of Freddie and interim VP of People, focusing on strategic initiatives aimed at improving access to complex care for underserved communities. Gardiner co-founded GoVertical and served as a member of the Board of Directors at Massive Damage, Inc. Their extensive experience includes executive positions at Highmark Interactive and Big Viking Games, where they contributed significantly to corporate development and strategic partnerships. Gardiner earned an Honours degree in Arts and Business from the University of Waterloo.