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Irwin Simon

AddedFeb 15, 2024

UpdatedMay 31, 2026

Irwin Simon

Irwin Simon

Irwin Simon's Career

Aphria

Leamington, Ontario, CA

CEO· C-Suite · Management

Whole Earth Brands

Whole Earth Brands

Chicago, IL, US

Board Member· Board

The Hain Celestial Group

The Hain Celestial Group

Lake Success, NY, US

Founder

Tilray

Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA

Board Member· Board

Tulane University

Tulane University

New Orleans, LA, US

Board Member· Board

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Irwin Simon's Career

Aphria

Acquired$648M02014Leamington, Ontario, CA

CEO· C-Suite · Management

Leadership at Aphria

Walter RobbBoard Member

Irwin David SimonBoard Member

Cole CacciavillaniBoard Member

Renah PersofskyBoard Member

John CerviniCo-Founder

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Ontario-based Canopy Growth Corporation produces medical marijuana, offering diverse brands for various market needs.

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Global cannabis and hemp company specializing in research, cultivation, and distribution.

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PharmaCann LLC: A unified US-based company specializing in cultivating, processing, and dispensing medical and adult-use cannabis.

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Whole Earth Brands

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GOOD PLANeT Foods: Premium plant-based products mirroring the taste and texture of dairy, without compromise.

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The Hain Celestial Group

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Whole Foods, an Amazon subsidiary, is a US-based organic grocer with over 500 stores globally.

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