Executive Team

Co-founder and CEO of Findify AB until his appointment as CEO at Lifeist Wellness Inc. Meni has 17+ years of software development experience, most of which has been spent leading teams developing new bleeding-edge products in Tokyo, NYC, Tel-Aviv, Stockholm, and for Mamram.

Mr. Jamal has over 13 years of experience formulating data-driven strategies spanning e-commerce, marketing, and supply chain management within health and wellness, functional supplements and nootropics. Mr. Jamal was previously responsible for the strategic reorientation of health and wellness trailblazer Bulletproof 360 Inc. where he was able to guide development and rapidly scale multiple channels and product categories to successful revenues. As a futurist and critical thinker, Mr. Jamal has forged a unique path in his current and previous roles, developing exceptional teams of performance marketers, brand managers, and e-commerce experts that expand the relationship between brands and consumers. Prior to Namaste, Mr. Jamal had experience with major brands such as Under Armour and Intiveo, leading teams of data-driven marketers across North America and Europe, driving business results through data, MarTech, and innovation.

Ms. Klems is an accomplished finance executive with over 10 years experience in senior finance management positions at AIMIA Inc. (Aeroplan) and Dominion Citrus Income Fund, plus experience across diverse industries including retail, distribution, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors. She joined Namaste in July 2020 and has proven herself as a driven and hardworking professional with a proven record in change management, process optimization and improved operational efficiencies. Ms. Klems has also successfully completed multiple ERP software implementation projects, including PeopleSoft and Workday to integrate Operations and Finance functions driving sustainable operational effectiveness. Ms. Klems holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Business Administration from York University and earned her Chartered Accountant designation with KPMG.

Chad has 20 years of experience building disruptive technology businesses, leading technical teams and product life-cycle management. He was founder and co-founder of three US start-ups, servicing mid-market and enterprise firms.

Alexander has over 15 years of international legal practice experience rooted in commercial negotiation, regulatory compliance and project development specializing in highly regulated markets and industries across North America, the UK, Europe, Middle East and North Africa.

Lars Pastrik has over 20 years of experience designing and implementing People & Culture strategies in both the health care and technology sectors. In his most recent roles within technology, Lars worked with small and medium sized companies to help them grow by implementing people strategies that helped attract, motivate, and retain talent.

Executive with more than two decades of experience in the Biotech/Pharma and cannabis industry specialized in corporate communications and investor relations. Most recently, he served as Vice President of IR at NORTHBUD and previously as Vice President of IR at Tetra Bio-Pharma where he built their IR programs. Mr. Miller spent six years at Paladin Labs where he successfully built their investor relations program as Manager, IR. Following his tenure at Paladin Labs he moved into the role as an IR consultant working for Christensen IR, heading their life science practice where he built award winning investor relations programs.