The cannabis company investors, partners and consumers can trust.
Taking a thoughtful, strategic approach to growth, we’ve partnered with industry trailblazers to bring high-quality products and services to those who seek them.
Meet Our Team
From science to business to medicine, we’re an agile team of experts passionate about carving our own space in the cannabis industry.
Zubin Jasavala
Chief Executive Officer, Director
Zubin is a passionate, entrepreneurial leader with more than 10 years of experience in finance and business management. He is the guiding force behind Mera’s long-term strategy and has been integral in establishing both strategic international partnerships across complementary industries while simultaneously building a strong professional team domestically.
Lucie Presot
Chief Financial Officer
Lucie is responsible for the overall financial strategy and financial controls at Mera. Lucie brings extensive capital markets experience and knowledge of public company disclosure requirements from her notable 30-year career as a senior financial executive in the financial services industry.
Soyoung Lee
Chief Scientific Officer, Director
Soyoung is the QAP at Mera, where she is responsible for overseeing QA, production, R&D and product development departments. Soyoung has a Ph.D, in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Toronto and previously worked as a Scientific Leader at Apobiologix and a R&D Chemist at Apotex Inc.
Jordan Plener
Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary
Jordan is responsible for overseeing all legal and regulatory matters at Mera. He was involved in multiple IPOs, reverse takeovers and M&A transactions from his time at a leading international law firm, where he practiced corporate, securities and cannabis law.
Advisory Board
David McFadden
David brings extensive knowledge in the energy, infrastructure and technology sectors to assist with the development and execution of Mera’s evolving business strategy. He currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Toronto Hydro Corporation, 407 International Inc. and PCI Geomatics Inc. and is a Board member of Cricket Energy Holdings Inc.
Doug Turnbull
Doug brings vast experience in fixed income capital markets, M&A and advisory, acting on behalf of corporate and public sector clients on numerous public and private transactions. He is currently Vice Chairman and Country Head, Canada at DBRS, and served as Deputy Chairman of TD Securities Inc.
Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Teosar Bhesania
BSC., M.D., FRCP(C) In Cardiology/Internal Medicine
Dr. Stephen Glazer
M.D., FRCPC, FCCP, Internal Medicine
Dr. Michael Dor
M.D, M.P.A., Ministry of Health, Israel
Dr. Rob Macgregor
PhD, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto
Get in Touch
We’re excited to share our long-term vision with you. Whether it’s investment, partnership or career opportunities, let us show you how our commitment to innovation and growth is exactly what you’re looking for.
Media Releases
Fire & Flower Secures Agreement to Acquire Cannabis Store License of Regina, Saskatchewan and Enter Into Exclusive Supply Agreement
/NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES WIRE SERVICES/ EDMONTON, July 22, 2019 /CNW/ – Fire…
Cannabis Company Avana Canada Inc. Changes Name to Mera Cannabis Corp.
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Avana signs LOI for Cannabis License in Malta
Avana initiates international expansion plan through one of Europe’s principal commercial entry points St. Thomas, ON,…