MEET OUR DIRECTORS
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Darren Bondar
President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and a Director of the Corporation since August 2021. Prior thereto, from March 2017 until August 2021, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Inner Spirit Holdings Ltd., a retail cannabis company that was listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Mr. Bondar is also President and CEO of HEMPALTA Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on innovative hemp processing and product creation, a role he has held since November 2021.
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Candace Ryan
Candace is the Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary at Hempalta, bringing over 15 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance. She has led full-cycle accounting functions, financial planning, and public company reporting, with a strong background supporting growth-stage and publicly traded organizations. Known for her hands-on, collaborative approach, Candace plays a key role in ensuring financial discipline, transparency, and governance as Hempalta continues to scale.
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Anshu Khanna
Anshu Khanna is the President and Chief Executive Officer of WATCH IT!. She brings significant experience in retail leadership, brand management, and operations. Ms. Khanna holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sport and Event Marketing from George Brown College and a bachelor’s degree in economics and sociology from the University of Toronto.
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Chris Ostafie
Chris Ostafie is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in retail operations and franchised business models. He has held senior leadership roles within multi-unit retail organizations, with expertise spanning operations management, network scaling, and performance optimization. Mr. Ostafie brings a strong operational p