Evan is an experienced capital markets professional. He currently serves as the Vice President of Investor Relations for Flora Growth, a NASDAQ-listed cannabis company. During his time at Flora, Evan led the company's US$30M oversubscribed Regulation A+ offering and supported its NASDAQ IPO, including the management of its investor base of over 10,000 investors. Evan also advises a number of public and private companies in various investor relations and operations functions. Prior to joining Flora, Evan worked for a digital investor relations consultancy to help companies drive more clear messaging and increase investor awareness. Mr. Veryard obtained his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from McGill University and Master’s of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada. Evan is also involved with charitable work and founded the charity Focus Forward for Indigenous Youth in 2017, where the organization works to empower Indigenous youth through experiential employment and skills training opportunities, with a focus on inclusive design.