Lorenzo Petroro
About Lorenzo Petroro
Lorenzo Petroro serves as the Country Manager ANZ at Canopy Growth Corporation, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in investment management and strategic initiatives across various organizations, contributing to Melbourne's development as a hub for medicinal cannabis and environmental services.
Work at Canopy Growth
Lorenzo Petroro has served as the Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) at Canopy Growth Corporation since 2018. In this role, he oversees the company's operations and strategic initiatives within the region. His leadership is focused on expanding Canopy Growth's presence in the medicinal cannabis market, leveraging his extensive background in finance and investment.
Education and Expertise
Lorenzo Petroro holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia, now known as FINSIA. He also studied at SDIA / ASIC RG 146 Accredited. In 2015, he completed the Asialink Leaders Program, which lasted for 11 months. He earned a Bachelor of Business from Swinburne University of Technology, equipping him with a solid foundation in business principles.
Background
Before joining Canopy Growth, Lorenzo Petroro worked at Invest Victoria as a Senior Investment Manager from 2014 to 2018. He played a significant role in promoting Melbourne as a hub for medicinal cannabis and environmental services. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Manager in Financial Services and Carbon Markets at the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation from 2009 to 2014.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Lorenzo Petroro has managed strategic initiatives at various organizations, including NSX Limited, the Australian Climate Exchange, and the Asia-Pacific Exchange. He has been instrumental in positioning Melbourne as a financial centre for funds management and superannuation, contributing to the region's economic development.