Board of Directors

Irwin D. Simon is Chairman and Chief Executive officer at Tilray Brands, Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY), a leading lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with a diversified portfolio of consumer brands across medical and adult-use cannabis, wellness foods, and beverages including craft beer, spirits, and cannabis drinks.  Tilray’s unprecedented platform operates in over 20 countries and leads across markets as the #1 medical and adult-use cancranabis company in Canada, the largest federally legal cannabis market in the world, #1 in medical cannabis across Europe, and 4th largest craft brewer in the United States.  Before Tilray, Mr. Simon transformed Aprhia Inc. into a profitable global cannabis company.  

A transformative entrepreneur for over four decades, Mr. Simon is recognized as a forefather of the organic and natural products industry.   In 1993, he founded The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAIN), a leading organic and natural products company which he led as Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman, for 30 years and grew to $3.5 billion with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, providing consumers with A Healthier Way of Life™.  

Renah Persofsky , ICD.D, Vice-Chair (Lead Director) and Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, Independent Director. With a remarkable career spanning over four decades, Renah Persofsky is a seasoned business leader and a trailblazer in various industries. Currently, she is the executive chairman of Green Gruff, a pioneering dog wellness company committed to producing organic and sustainable dog supplements and treats.

In addition to her role at Green Gruff, Renah serves as a distinguished member of the board of Hydrofarm Holdings Group, America’s oldest and largest independent wholesaler and manufacturer of hydroponics equipment and grow lights. Her leadership and expertise significantly contribute to the company’s ongoing success and innovation in the industry. She also serves on the board of Oceansix, an Israeli founded forward-thinking technology and manufacturing company in the renewable plastic industry.

Renah’s influence in the cannabis industry is further solidified through her role on the Board of Greenlane Holdings, one of the largest global sellers of cannabis accessories.

Her extensive experience includes serving as an executive consultant to many iconic brands, including Tim Hortons, Canadian Tire, CIBC, Canada Post, and Interac. She also held an executive officer position at the Bank of Montreal. Renah’s expertise in e-commerce is globally recognized. She has co-chaired the Canadian Minister’s Advisory Committee on Electronic Commerce and served as a special advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Her contributions to these roles underscore her commitment to innovation and her vision for a digitally connected world.
 

David F. Clanachan is the current Chair of the Board of Directors for SteamWhistle brewery in Canada, while serving as a consultant to a number of food service companies throughout Canada. He was the past Commissioner of the Canadian Premier League, a post he held from 2018 until 2021. Mr. Clanachan was also the Chairman of Restaurant Brands International, Canada until 2018. He was named President and Chief Operating Officer of Tim Hortons from 2014 to 2018, and had more than 35 years of service for that brand. Mr. Clanachan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor. Mr. Clanachan brings to the Board significant experience in consumer products and services, as well as financial, international growth, and general management experience.

John M. Herhalt is a FCPA (FCA) and a retired partner from KPMG and has over 45 years of experience. He has worked across several industry sectors including automotive manufacturing, consumer products, infrastructure, power and utilities, and the public sector. During his time with KPMG, Mr. Herhalt served as Canada’s national advisory services business leader, national public sector leader, and KPMG International’s global head of infrastructure, government, and health care sectors providing subject matter advice and support to various KPMG member firms and their clients on a variety of projects in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. After retiring from KPMG, Mr. Herhalt has continued to provide management consulting services on a part-time basis and serves as a director on several boards.

Mr. Hopkinson is an accomplished executive with more than 25 years of diverse sports and entertainment industry experience. Most recently Mr. Hopkinson served as the President and Chief Operating Officer at Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) from 2020 to 2024, where he was responsible for setting the business strategy and overseeing all aspects of business operations across MSG Sports’ portfolio of assets, which includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL). Prior to MSG Sports, he served as Global Head of Partnerships for Real Madrid Club de Futbol, one of the world’s top revenue-generating football clubs, where he was responsible for all aspects of global partnerships. Before joining Real Madrid in 2018, Mr. Hopkinson spent over 20 years with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) in roles of increasing responsibility. In his last role with the Company, Mr. Hopkinson served as Chief Commercial Officer, where he was responsible for all revenue generation across MLSE’s portfolio of teams, which includes the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA) and Toronto FC (MLS).  Mr. Hopkinson has served on the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee at McGill University in Montreal, in addition to the Boards of Canada Basketball, Canada’s Walk of Fame, and Women’s College Hospital Foundation in Toronto. In 2013, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of Service to Canada.

Tom Looney is the former President of Diageo US Spirits & Canada. In this position Mr. Looney maintained full responsibility for the growth and development of the company's spirits business in the United States & Canada including brands such as Smirnoff, Crown Royal, Baileys, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, and Ketel One. Mr. Looney was also a member of Diageo’s North American Executive Team. Previously, Mr. Looney held the position of President, Diageo Beer Company overseeing US sales, finance, marketing, and innovation teams.

Mr. Cohen is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of AYR Wellness Inc., where he had served as an outside legal advisor prior to his appointment in September 2024. He is also an adjunct professor at New York Law School where he teaches courses in corporate law. Mr. Cohen previously served as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated, and served as a Director of Whole Earth Brands until earlier this year. He also served as Secretary to New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, in addition to serving as Counselor and Chief of Staff in the Office of the New York Attorney General under Attorney General Cuomo. In private practice, Mr. Cohen has represented a wide array of corporations and individuals in complex commercial, criminal, and regulatory matters. He previously served as the Chief of the Violent Gangs Unit in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Mr. Cohen received his B.A. from New York University and his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He is a member of the New York University Board of Trustees and University of Pennsylvania Law School Board of Advisors. He previously served as the NY Trustee of the Gateway Development Corporation and as the Vice Chairman of the Port Authority of NY & NJ.