HempFusion’s uncompromising approach to regulatory compliance has positioned the Company for potential entry into major retail markets that may be unavailable to other CBD companies, this includes: Large food, drug and mass retail chains (“Food/Drug/Mass” or “Big Box”), Doctor/Practitioner, Convenience and more
The Company has multiple certifications, and executive memberships that take anywhere from 18-24 months to replicate in addition to a significant capital investment
HempFusion is a board member of the US Hemp Roundtable, a coalition of leading companies committed to advancing safe hemp and CBD products
Ola Lessard, HempFusion’s CMO, is the President of the US Hemp Roundtable
Multiple Revenue Drivers
FDA Drug Listed OTC Topicals allow access to the largest channel by dollar value; Food/Drug/Mass (Big Box)
Convenience Channel, providing access to significant new sales & distribution opportunities
Products are currently sold in 4,000+ retail locations across 50 states including Sprouts, Vitamin Shoppe, and Fresh Thyme Market
Revenue opportunities from 5 robust channels; Natural, Ecommerce, Big Box, Convenience and Doctor Practitioner
Proprietary CBD Product Portfolio
The Company’s diverse product portfolio includes 46 products on the market from tinctures to proprietary FDA Drug Listed Over-The-Counter (“OTC”) Topicals to Doctor/Practitioner Lines and Probulin’s scientifically validated delivery systems
HempFusion Wellness Inc.’s family of brands includes: HempFusion, Probulin Probiotics, Biome Research, and HF Labs
Dr. Jason Mitchell is a Naturopathic Doctor certified by the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board. He is also a member of the American Naturopathic Medical Association and Certified Natural Health Professionals. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations from Arizona State University and his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Trinity College of Natural Health.
Jason has over two decades experience working in the natural products industry. In 1998 he joined industry leader Country Life Vitamins as an Account Executive/New Product Development Liaison. By 2003 he was promoted to Director of Product Development and then to VP of Sales/New Product Development. By 2005, he developed and launched a full-scale educational program for Country Life. He was one of the primary executives to take the company successfully through its acquisition by Kikkoman Corporation, and was then promoted to the position of Chief Science Officer. Over the course of his career, he has successfully launched more than 200 new products, many of which have become top selling products at the retail level.
Jason’s role at HempFusion is the creation, marketing and distribution of the company’s branded line of hemp derived dietary supplement products.
Ian DeQueiroz Co-Founder, Chief of Brand Strategy & Partnerships, Director
Ian is a highly motivated, ethical entrepreneur experienced in early stage high growth companies, fundraising and strategic planning.
Ian brings an intimate understanding of the current opportunities and challenges in the emerging global hemp industry in addition to a portfolio of intellectual property, partnerships and assets. Ian has consulted and worked in five states and three countries and has played a pivotal role in the development of a portfolio of products, processing methods and intellectual property in the space.
Ian has overseen the launch of HempFusion the first mainstream hemp based supplements to gain traction in the natural products category. He has raised seed and growth stage capital and participated in the development of complex and highly regulated supply chains. In addition to the supplement and practitioner products focus he has successfully negotiated licensing contracts and partnerships with distributors and manufactures and operates with a familiarity with what is required to successfully expand in highly regulated markets domestically and internationally.
Ola Lessard Chief Marketing Officer
Developed significant retailer relationships while at Barlean’s, one of the most successful supplement brands in America. Ms. Lessard was responsible for overseeing the strategic entry of Barlean’s, a company with over 100+ total SKU’s, into the CBD category. Ms. Lessard is the President of the US Hemp Roundtable representingHempFusion. 25+ years experience branding products to drive sales and build long-term brand loyalty.
Jon Viser Chief Revenue Officer
25+ years experience driving CPG sales in major retail channels (Big Box + Convenience + Club). Directed a national sales team for AbbottLaboratories. Jon is an expert in introducing new innovative products into traditional sales channels. Mr. Visser has the track record, network and product knowledge to significantly expand HempFusion’s distribution.
Nick Grafton Independent Director
Mr. Grafton brings over 12 years of investment, finance and public markets experience to the company. Mr. Grafton was previously a Portfolio Manager, managing both cannabis and energy portfolios for a Canadian based hedge fund. Prior to asset management, he worked as an Associate of Investment Banking at Canaccord Genuity Corp., where he helped finance and advise small to mid cap companies. He is a CFA charter holder and has a degree from
Michigan State University, with a major in Finance.
Rick Andlinger Independent Director - Chairman
Rick is an experienced director of private and public companies in the US and in Europe. He has been a private equity investor for over 20 years, as President of Andlinger & Company, Inc., and is also an active angel investor/advisor. He has been an international investment banker, a start up CEO and a college professor, and has taken companies public as an advisor, an investor and an executive.
David Doherty Independent Director
David Doherty was an initial financier and former director of Organigram Holdings Ltd. (OGI), Emblem Corp. (EMC) and The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TGOD). Additionally, Mr. Doherty was instrumental in the PLUS Products (CSE:PLUS) IPO. He advises early-stage companies, provides seed capital, and has significant cannabis and hemp industry expertise. Mr. Doherty brings 22 years of experience in investment, structure, and finance and has spent over 11 years working for a leading independent Canadian brokerage firm. Mr. Doherty has a degree from Simon Fraser University, with a minor in Economics and Psychology.
Scott Greenburg General Counsel & Managing Partner
Scott Greenburg is an industry friend and senior partner with the international law firm K&L Gates. His food and natural industry clients have included Starbucks, Sambazon, Sahale Snacks, Theo Chocolates, Guayaki Yerba Mate, Big Tree Farms, GreenAcres Markets, and Sur La Table.
Scott has been named one of the “Lawdragon 500″ Best Lawyers in America by Lawdragon Magazine.
He also is named for inclusion as a Best Lawyer in “Best Lawyers in America®”; one of “America’s Leading Business Lawyers–Corporate/M&A” by Chambers USA; a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics; and a member of the “League of Justice” by Washington CEO Magazine.
Gord Fox Director
Mr. Fox has extensive legal experience stemming from his 20-year career specializing in securities law and merchant banking. Mr. Fox founded and was the President of Lytton Capital Inc., a limited market dealer. Additionally, he co-founded and was Co-CEO of White Cedar Pharmacy, one of the largest prescribing pharmacy businesses in Ontario. Before its acquisition by Aleafia Health in 2019, Mr. Fox was a co-founder and CEO of Emblem Corp., a leading licensed cannabis producer. He was instrumental in the acquisition of GrowWise Health, one of the largest medicinal cannabis prescribing clinic networks in Canada, which vastly contributed to the company’s success and ultimate acquisition.
Desmond Balakrishnan Director
Desmond is one of the top lawyers in Canada practicing in Corporate Finance, Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Lending, Private Equity, and Gaming and Entertainment for McMillan LLP, where he has been a partner since 2004. Desmond is a co-chair of McMillan’s cannabis practice. He has been lead counsel on over $500,000,000 in financing transactions, and mergers and acquisitions aggregating over $4.3 billion. Mr. Balakrishnan’s experience includes lead counsel for Aurora (TSX:ACB) in a multitude of acquisitions, including the most notable, MedReleaf, for $3.2 billion, and CanniMed Therapeutics for $1.1 billion. He also serves as a director, officer, or general counsel of several resource, finance and gaming firms, including Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSX:NDM, NYSE:NAK) and Great Canadian Gaming (TSX:GC). Mr. Balakrishnan was counsel for TSX and NASDAQ listed Organigram (TSX:OGI). He holds a CLA and BA from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Laws (with Distinction) from the University of Alberta.
Governance Documents
Final Long Form Prospectus
HempFusion Wellness Inc. Certificate of Incorporation
HempFusion distributes its family of brands, including HempFusion, Probulin Probiotics, Biome Research, and HF Labs, to approximately 4,000 retailers across all 50 states of the United States and select international locations.
Built on a foundation of regulatory compliance and human safety, HempFusion's diverse product portfolio comprises 46 SKUs including tinctures, proprietary FDA Drug Listed Over The Counter (OTC) Topicals, Doctor/Practitioner Lines and more.
Our Strong Focus on Research And Development
With a strong focus on research and development, HempFusion has an additional 30 products under development. HempFusion is a board member of the US Hemp Roundtable and HempFusion's wholly-owned subsidiary, Probulin Probiotics, is one of the fastest-growing probiotics companies in the United States according to SPINs reported data. HempFusion's CBD products are based on a proprietary Whole Food Hemp Complex™️ and are available in-store or by visiting HempFusion online at www.hempfusion.com or www.probulin.com.
FDA Drug Listed Over the Counter Topicals
We’ve created a unique Over-The-Counter (OTC) drug-listed topical line to provide relief for pain and help reduce the symptoms of eczema and acne. This line includes broad-spectrum hemp extract CBD that harnesses true broad-spectrum power plus a greater diversity of naturally-occurring cannabinoids and other compounds. They work together to support the entourage effect and deliver the most benefits.
Latest News
May 27th, 2021
HempFusion CBD and Probulin Probiotics Partner with Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Five-Time World Champion, Kaillie Humphries
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