Barry Katzman is an accomplished senior executive and entrepreneur with a strong background in beverage alcohol and, for the past several years in the cannabis sector. After a stint at Molson Breweries where he oversaw Sales for 4 districts in Eastern Ontario, Mr. Katzman entered the Canadian Wine Industry when the industry was rapidly moving to quality and estate-based entries. In a 15+ year span Mr. Katzman helped pioneer the entire sector as President and part owner of 6 different wineries including wineries such as Creekside Estates, Stoney Ridge Estates, Mike Weir Winery, Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery, and the establishment of many other iconic Canadian brands including the Tragically Hips wine. Mr. Katzman is a senior advisor to and Board Member of several companies and co-owns Hemp Energy Drink. Mr. Katzman was a founder of Tidal Health, a medically focused cannabis producer in the Maritimes; and most recently in his role as Executive Chairman of Terrafarma Inc and Thrive Cannabis Mr. Katzman led the deal team in their integrated sale and Amalgamation with Aurora Cannabis for $68 million. Mr. Katzman has been recognized on numerous occasions with multiple awards in the wine sector and for development in business and philanthropic efforts in Niagara. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from Niagara University in New York.
