Manon Grand Maitre
About Manon Grand Maitre
Manon Grand Maitre serves as the Interim Vice President, Associate Counsel, Compliance at Canopy Growth Corporation, bringing over 15 years of legal expertise in highly regulated industries. She has held significant roles in organizations such as British American Tobacco and AstraZeneca, and she is the sole practicing legal counsel within Canopy's Canadian operations.
Work at Canopy Growth
Manon Grand Maitre has been serving as the Interim Vice President, Associate Counsel, Compliance at Canopy Growth Corporation since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal counsel and ensuring compliance within the organization. She operates as the sole practicing legal counsel within Canopy Growth's Canadian division, contributing to the company's legal strategies and compliance initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Manon Grand Maitre holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa, which she completed from 1993 to 1996. She further pursued her education at the same institution, earning a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) with Cum Laude honors from 1996 to 1999. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in legal matters, particularly in highly regulated industries.
Background
With over 15 years of experience, Manon Grand Maitre has advised both global organizations and startups on complex legal issues. Prior to her current role, she worked for British American Tobacco as Project Manager for Anti-Ilicit Trade from 2004 to 2014 and served as Senior Corporate Commercial Legal Counsel at AstraZeneca from 2014 to 2017. Her career spans various sectors, including tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and cannabis.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Manon Grand Maitre has participated in the development and implementation of strategic agendas as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team and other strategic project teams and committees. She provides expert legal advice across multiple areas, including Healthcare, Corporate Commercial, Regulatory, Compliance, and Government Relations, demonstrating her comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape.