Michael Medor, MBA
About Michael Medor, MBA
Michael Medor, MBA, serves as the Vice President of Business Unit at Ayr Wellness Inc. He has extensive experience in sales and management roles at The Coca-Cola Company and iAnthus, contributing to significant revenue growth and operational improvements throughout his career.
Work at AYR Wellness
Michael Medor serves as Vice President Business Unit at Ayr Wellness Inc. since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing business operations and strategic initiatives within the company. His leadership focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and driving revenue growth. Medor's extensive experience in the industry contributes to the company's objectives and market positioning.
Previous Experience at The Coca-Cola Company
Michael Medor held various positions at The Coca-Cola Company from 1998 to 2019. His roles included Sales Associate, Business Development Manager, Senior Sales Executive, National Sales Director, and Vice President. Notably, he achieved significant revenue growth and led initiatives that included securing Subway's 22,000 stores as a client and moving Tim Hortons to Coca-Cola's client base. His tenure at Coca-Cola was marked by a focus on sales strategy and operational excellence.
Experience at Coca-Cola Amatil
Medor worked at Coca-Cola Amatil from 2010 to 2014, where he held several key positions, including National Business Manager and General Manager - Impulse Food. During his time there, he achieved notable accomplishments, such as promoting nine staff members and being recognized as 'Asia Pacific Supplier of the Year' twice. He also introduced a business intelligence program that became a global best practice.
Career at iAnthus
From 2019 to 2021, Michael Medor served as Business Unit Vice President and General Manager at iAnthus (GrowHealthy). He successfully scaled revenue to over $100 million and achieved cash flow and EBITDA positivity. Medor also deployed a cutting-edge e-commerce platform, opened 17 retail locations, and launched a segmented consumer-led house of brands strategy, demonstrating his ability to drive growth in a competitive market.
Education and Expertise
Michael Medor earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education with an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business from 2004 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in business management and marketing strategies.