William Lay

Mr Lay is a cannabis executive and previously served as Executive Vice President - Strategy, Origination & Operations at Melodiol. Mr Lay began his career with Canadian full service financial investment bank, BMO Capital Markets through roles across Canada and London. During his time with BMO Capital Markets, Mr Lay participated in M&A, equity financing and debt financing transactions totaling >C$3 bn in cumulative value. Shortly after his time with BMO Capital Markets, Mr Lay joined Canopy Growth Corporation (TSE: WEED, NASDAQ: CGC) as an M&A Associate, before being promoted to Associate Director, M&A, in 2019. In this role, he assessed and effected transactions locally and internationally, while progressing corporate strategy initiatives across the group. Over the last six years, Mr Lay has managed and supported over C$5 billion in cannabis M&A transactions.