• A cross between an entrepreneur, investor, inventor, company builder or whatever else needs to get done in regulated and emerging technology industries• Only interested in collaborating with projects that are positively propelling society and the planet forward in good consciousness with innovation, speed and scale• My principles when building organizations: be smart, humble and hungry with a no-asshole policy for all team members• Strong track record for starting new commercial ventures, developing international business partnerships and facilitating cross-border mergers and acquisitions • Built from complete start-up, as well as turn-around experience in private enterprises; in addition to initiating and managing public companies
-
PresidentTraidal Enterprises 2016 - PresentMontreal, Qc, CaAdvise on business strategy, corporate finance, new technology, business development, executive search, and management advisory services. Will serve as fractional C-level executive/consultant or serve on the company's board of directors.Syndicating opportunities with family offices, private equity, venture capital, and search funds to identify and invest in ambitious companies trying to solve hard and complex problems. Preference towards emerging and regulated industries. In the crosshairs of divergent ideas, people and systems: Hightech - Biotech - Cleantech - Defense / Military - Online Gaming / Esports - Fintech - Sports & Entertainment - Robotics and AI - Regulated Industries - Telemedicine - Water & Aquaculture - Energy & Infrastructure -
Chief Operating OfficerCannara Biotech Inc. 2018 - 2020Montréal, Québec, Ca(TSX:LOVE) Started business out from an idea, built one of the largest indoor cannabis hydroponic cultivation facilities on the planet at 625,000sqft; took business public; launched products that actually delight customers and sell out on cannabis retail shelves. Oversaw all facets of the business from strategy, design, operations, construction, business development, product development, ERP systems, human resources, marketing, agronomy, compliance, quality control, government relations and regulatory affairs.Additionally, built first to market hemp-derived CBD products e-commerce retailer (shopCBD.com) for Americans after the passing of the US Farm Bill in 2018. Full tech, product, acquisition, and payment build-out following the changes in regulation. Customer promise to deliver anywhere in USA within 2-3 days. Completed $10million financing and then a successful exit. -
PresidentMantab Food Group 2016 - 2018Montreal, Quebec, CaTurn-around situation of a family-office acquisition of a distressed asset into a large frozen and dry food importer servicing national foodservice distributors and large grocery retailers in North America in short order. -
Special Advisor To CeoStealth Startup 2016 - 2018Mountain View, Wy, UsBleeding edge military & defence technology company -
Director Of Business DevelopmentThe Stars Group 2014 - 2016Douglas, Douglas, Im(NASDAQ: TSGI) Following Amaya’s $5Billion acquisition of PokerStars, helped initiate new gaming verticals (casino, sports betting, e-sports and new poker variants), global partnerships, eCommerce, live tournaments and brand licensing for the Stars family of brands (PokerStars, Full Tilt and others), and execute on corporate finance M&A.The business merged with Flutter Entertainment in $15Billion deal in 2020 and now trades as (LSE: FLTR) -
Director Of Strategic VenturesAmaya 2011 - 2016Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Ca(TSX: AYA) Employee no.23 (wore many hats) that helped grow and transition Amaya (renamed The Stars Group) through multiple acquisitions into a 4,000 person organization and a $10Billion+ market cap company and the largest regulated online gambling operator on the planet with over 100 million users.Identified, negotiated and implemented new ventures, acquisitions, commercial deals and technology for the organization. Focused on opportunities in emerging regulated markets; and lead cross-functioning teams within the subsidiary companies for growth and re-organization initiatives. Experienced across B2Gov, B2B, and B2C business lines, and geographically worked in the Americas and EMEA.Domain expertise in land-based, online and mobile gaming channels; lottery, poker, casino, sportsbook and digital payments. -
Manager Of Government OperationsAmaya 2011 - 2011Pointe-Claire, Quebec, CaLaunched world's first mobile lotteries, as well as manage in-the-field physical lottery operations as a service on behalf of multiple federal and and state governments; USA, Canada, Russia, Armenia, Moldova, Ukraine, Latvia, Kenya, Uganda, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Peru and Chile. -
Co-FounderRestogo 2009 - 2011Created first to market business for online ordering from restaurants in North America; ahead of its time• Co-Founded Mobile e-commerce food ordering technology start-up designed for the restaurant industry in Canada and the United States• Open source platform allowing consumers to make electronic (online and mobile) food orders from local restaurants• Platform built for use over desktop, Blackberry, iOS and Android mobile operating systemsDelivery. Takeout. Simplified online.Livraison. Emporter. Simplifié en ligne.
-
Director Of Business OperationsMontreal Junior Hockey Club 2008 - 2011• Launched QMJHL major junior hockey franchise in Montreal (The Montreal Junior Hockey Club)• Successfully oversaw the management of ticket sales and growth of the fanbase at the 4000 seat Verdun Auditorium• Initiated sponsor partnerships with multinational corporations• Managed game-day operations, media marketing, merchandising and community partnerships Club was sold in 2011 after my departure, and has since relocated as the Armada de Blainville-Boisbriand in the QMJHL / LHJMQ
-
OwnerMsm Sports Management 2006 - 2010Hockey Agency and Sports Business Consultancy• Player Agent for hockey players from Canada, USA, Sweden, Norway, Russia and Japan at professional and pro-amateur levels• Formulated implementation plans for various professional sports teams entering into new markets• Advisory panel member for provincial and national governing bodies of various Canadian sports (hockey, lacrosse and rugby)• Event coordination and Sport TV production
-
Private Banking ManagerHsbc 2006 - 2008London, Gb
Evan Morris Education Details
-
Concordia UniversityJohn Molson School Of Business -
Loyola High School Of Montreal
Frequently Asked Questions about Evan Morris
What company does Evan Morris work for?
Evan Morris works for Traidal Enterprises
What is Evan Morris's role at the current company?
Evan Morris's current role is President @ Traidal Enterprises.
What schools did Evan Morris attend?
Evan Morris attended Concordia University, Loyola High School Of Montreal.
Free Chrome Extension
Find emails, phones & company data instantly
Aero Online
Your AI prospecting assistant
Select data to include:
0 records × $0.02 per record
Download 750 million emails and 100 million phone numbers
Access emails and phone numbers of over 750 million business users. Instantly download verified profiles using 20+ filters, including location, job title, company, function, and industry.
Start your free trial