Connected at the Core

Domenic brings considerable expertise and experience to Venus AI, having held senior posts at several industry leading multinationals like Teva Pharmaceuticals, Diageo and Nestle. Most recently, Domenic was CFO of Intellipharmaceutics International Inc. —a Nasdaq and TSX listed public company. Domenic also secured private equity experience through a successful mandate as CFO of Timothy’s Coffees of The World. Domenic has made significant contributions to numerous mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financial systems, and organizational change mandates.

Domenic is a C.A., CPA, and holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University (Toronto).

Ross is an accomplished industry leader and veteran, bringing over 30 years of experience in the healthcare sector to Venus AI. Ross’s vast experience as a leader in sales includes positions at Candela Medical, Lumenis, and Ulthera, Inc.

Ross holds a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce.

Michael brings more than 10 years of experience providing legal and strategic advice to Venus AI.

Michael began his legal career in 2011 with Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, one of the top law firms in Canada, in its Corporate Law group. Michael continued to practice business law in progressive in-house roles at the Toronto Organizing Committee for the 2015 Pan-Am Games, and then with Walmart Canada Corp. prior to joining Venus AI.

Michael earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law in 2010, graduating in the top 5th percentile of his class. Michael also holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Toronto, graduating with High Distinction in 2007. Michael was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2011.

Anna brings over 20 years of experience in HR and business roles. Prior to joining Venus AI, Anna was at Loblaw Companies Limited, a leading food and pharmacy leader in Canada, and her contributions extended to Human Resources, Training, Internal Communications, Sales Enablement as well as P&L responsibilities for various business units.

Anna holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Toronto and holds her Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) awarded by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in Ontario Canada.

Melissa has over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, sales, product management, and business development. Melissa is a global executive leader with extensive experience driving growth, innovation, and global market expansion across the medical aesthetics industry. Melissa has successfully owned her own business, managed globally recognized brands such as BOTOX Cosmetic®️, and held leadership roles at Merz Aesthetics, Prollenium Medical Technologies Inc., and Allergan Aesthetics. Throughout her career, Melissa has led global initiatives focused on commercial growth, brand development, and innovation.

Melissa holds a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from Queen’s University. Melissa is also a CPA, CMA, bringing a strong combination of scientific, commercial, and financial expertise to the medical aesthetics industry.

Rajiv brings extensive executive experience and expertise in the fields of dermatology, aesthetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare. Rajiv currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Covis Pharma, a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company, and is a co-founder of Asiri Skincare, a privately held company focused on topical consumer therapeutic skincare products. Rajiv has previously served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Endo International Plc, a publicly traded, multinational pharmaceutical corporation, as well as President of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (now Bausch Health), where Rajiv also served as Chief Operating Officer of the company’s Specialty Pharmaceuticals business, including its dermatology and aesthetics unit. Prior to that, Rajiv held various leadership positions within Novartis AG, including President of Novartis Pharma Canada. Rajiv began his career in healthcare at McKinsey & Company in 1995, where he rose to Partner.

Rajiv holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Honors from Princeton University, a Master of Science from Stanford University, and a Master of Business Administration with Distinction from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.