James Heppell
Chairman at EMERALD HEALTH THERAPEUTICS
Profile
James L.
Heppell is the founder of Sophiris Bio, Inc. (founded in 2003) where he held the title of Independent Director from 2003 to 2019.
He was also the founder of BC Advantage Funds Ltd.
(founded in 2005) where he served as President & Director from 2012 to 2014.
Currently, Mr. Heppell holds several positions including Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Emerald Health Sciences, Inc., Chairman at PheroTech International, Inc., Chairman at Emerald Health Therapeutics, Inc., Chairman at Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Director at Mobidia Technology, Inc., Managing Director-Western Canada at Gold Medal Plates, Director at Emerald Health Bioceuticals, Inc., Director at Verdélite Sciences, Inc., Director at Pure Sunfarms Corp., and Director at Verdélite Property Holdings, Inc. In the past, Mr. Heppell has held positions such as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Venturi Ventures, Inc. from 2010 to 2012, President, Chief Executive Officer & Partner at Catalyst Corporate Finance Lawyers from 1992 to 2006, Chairman at Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Chairman at The Canadian Bar Association, Chairman at Contech Enterprises, Inc., Director at Genetronics Biomedical Corp., Director at Contigo Systems, Inc., Director at Sirius Genomics, Inc., Independent Director at Skye Bioscience, Inc., and President at Lions Capital Corp.
He was also a Member of the Corporate Finance Committee at LifeSciences British Columbia.
Mr. Heppell obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of British Columbia.
James Heppell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| EMERALD HEALTH THERAPEUTICS | Chairman | - |
Verdélite Property Holdings, Inc.
 Verdélite Property Holdings, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Verdélite Property Holdings, Inc. operates as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Laval, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Pure Sunfarms Corp.
 Pure Sunfarms Corp. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Pure Sunfarms Corp. engages in producing and supplying cannabis. Its products include critical kali mist, purple sun gold, afghan kush, white rhino, hash plant and island honey. The company is headquartered in Delta, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of medicines based on cannabinoid science. It focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing proprietary cannabinoid-derived medicines. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Chairman | - |
Emerald Health Bioceuticals, Inc.
 Emerald Health Bioceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Emerald Health Bioceuticals, Inc. engages in the provision of research and development of cannabis-free nutritional supplements that support the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). Its products include Endo Omega, Endo OmegaVegan, Endo Immune, Endo Sleep, Endo Bliss, Endo Calm, Endo Inflame, and Endo Brain. The company was founded on March 27, 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2015-03-31 |
Emerald Health Sciences, Inc.
 Emerald Health Sciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Emerald Health Sciences, Inc. develops cannabinoid pharmaceutical drugs. It targets botanicals including medical & recreational and nutraceutical segments. The company was founded on July 31 2007is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Mobidia Technology, Inc.
 Mobidia Technology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mobidia Technology, Inc. provides mobile software solutions. It offers mobile and smartphone data usage analytics solutions that help to monitor mobile data usage. The company was founded by Fay Arjomandi, Allan C. Larmour and S. Sharif-Ahmadi in 2004 and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Gold Medal Plates
 Gold Medal Plates Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Gold Medal Plates supports Canada’s athletes. It specializes in cuisine, wine, the arts and athletic events. The firm also offers Entertainment and Auction Trips programs. The company was founded by Stephen Leckie and Karen Blair in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
PheroTech International, Inc.
 PheroTech International, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Pherotech International was founded in 1980 and is a Canadian-based revenue producing Life Science company that is a world leader in the development and commercialization of semiochemical and non-toxic insect trapping technologies for pest management in home and garden, forestry, agricultural, structural and commercial applications. Since Pherotech was founded, it has assembled a world-class team of business executives and scientific advisors. Pherotech International offers a wide variety of scientifically-backed leading products with an established distribution network as well as direct sales to large customers that include the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Canadian Forest Service and large retail chains such as Wal-Mart. The company has an impressive pipeline of new products with strong commercial potential that will allow it to grow profitably and maximize its returns on invested capital for years to come. | Chairman | - |
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Training of James Heppell
| University of British Columbia | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| INOVIO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Health Technology |
| SKYE BIOSCIENCE, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 21 |
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| Genetronics Biomedical Corp. | Commercial Services |
Venturi Ventures, Inc.
 Venturi Ventures, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Venturi Ventures, Inc. engages in the development and marketing of its advanced verification of integration dose technology. The company was founded on December 3, 1980 and is headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
Sophiris Bio, Inc.
 Sophiris Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sophiris Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of products for the treatment of urological diseases. The company was founded by James L. Heppell in May 2003 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Health Technology |
BC Advantage Funds Ltd.
 BC Advantage Funds Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Founded 2003, BC Advantage Funds (VCC) Ltd is a venture capital firm, headquartered in Canada. | Finance |
PheroTech International, Inc.
PheroTech International, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Pherotech International was founded in 1980 and is a Canadian-based revenue producing Life Science company that is a world leader in the development and commercialization of semiochemical and non-toxic insect trapping technologies for pest management in home and garden, forestry, agricultural, structural and commercial applications. Since Pherotech was founded, it has assembled a world-class team of business executives and scientific advisors. Pherotech International offers a wide variety of scientifically-backed leading products with an established distribution network as well as direct sales to large customers that include the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Canadian Forest Service and large retail chains such as Wal-Mart. The company has an impressive pipeline of new products with strong commercial potential that will allow it to grow profitably and maximize its returns on invested capital for years to come. | Process Industries |
Catalyst Corporate Finance Lawyers
 Catalyst Corporate Finance Lawyers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Catalyst Corporate Finance Lawyers is a Canadian company that provides legal services. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. Catalyst Corporate Finance Lawyers was acquired by Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP on February 01, 2006. | Commercial Services |
Lions Capital Corp.
 Lions Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Lions Capital Corp (Lions Capital) is a fund management and corporate advisory firm founded in 2003. The firm headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Finance |
Contigo Systems, Inc.
 Contigo Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Contigo Systems, Inc. provides location-based services using wireless and GPS technology. Its products are used by resellers, major wireless carriers and enterprise customers, leveraging its rapid-cycle product development processes. The company was founded by Greg J. Peet, Robert R. Goehring and John Tedesco in 2002 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Technology Services |
LifeSciences British Columbia
 LifeSciences British Columbia BiotechnologyHealth Technology LifeSciences British Columbia is a non-profit organization, which engages in supporting and representing the life science community through leadership, investment, advocacy, and promotion. It ensures that no life sciences sector is working in isolation and that all sectors come together in a comprehensive, complementary, and coordinated fashion. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
The Canadian Bar Association
 The Canadian Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian Bar Association operates as a professional organization. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada. | Commercial Services |
Mobidia Technology, Inc.
Mobidia Technology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mobidia Technology, Inc. provides mobile software solutions. It offers mobile and smartphone data usage analytics solutions that help to monitor mobile data usage. The company was founded by Fay Arjomandi, Allan C. Larmour and S. Sharif-Ahmadi in 2004 and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada. | Technology Services |
Gold Medal Plates
Gold Medal Plates Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Gold Medal Plates supports Canada’s athletes. It specializes in cuisine, wine, the arts and athletic events. The firm also offers Entertainment and Auction Trips programs. The company was founded by Stephen Leckie and Karen Blair in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous |
Sirius Genomics, Inc.
 Sirius Genomics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sirius Genomics, Inc. develops DNA-based diagnostic and pharmacogenetic products. Its product is Sepsis. It also develops companion diagnostics, that are closely tied to therapeutic decisions, leading to better patient outcomes through personalized medicine. Sirius generates value by improving the safety and effectiveness of pharmaceutical compounds. The company correlates patient genetics with clinical outcomes, leading to proprietary and commercially viable CDx products. Sirius Genomics was founded by James A. Russell and Keith Walley in 2001 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
Contech Enterprises, Inc.
 Contech Enterprises, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Contech Enterprises, Inc. design, manufactures, and sells pet and garden products. It caters to the forestry, agriculture, arboriculture, landscape, garden, nursery, greenhouse, and commercial sectors. The firm’s products include animal repellents, insect and rodent controls, sprinklers, dog collars, cones, insect traps, and animal management products. Contech Enterprises was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Process Industries |
Emerald Health Therapeutics, Inc.
 Emerald Health Therapeutics, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Emerald Health Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a cannabis company. The firm engages in the production distribution, and sale of cannabis products. Its products include dried cannabis and cannabis oil, pants and seeds. The company was founded on Jul 31, 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Process Industries |
Emerald Health Sciences, Inc.
Emerald Health Sciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Emerald Health Sciences, Inc. develops cannabinoid pharmaceutical drugs. It targets botanicals including medical & recreational and nutraceutical segments. The company was founded on July 31 2007is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Health Technology |
Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of medicines based on cannabinoid science. It focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing proprietary cannabinoid-derived medicines. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Emerald Health Bioceuticals, Inc.
Emerald Health Bioceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Emerald Health Bioceuticals, Inc. engages in the provision of research and development of cannabis-free nutritional supplements that support the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). Its products include Endo Omega, Endo OmegaVegan, Endo Immune, Endo Sleep, Endo Bliss, Endo Calm, Endo Inflame, and Endo Brain. The company was founded on March 27, 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Verdélite Sciences, Inc.
 Verdélite Sciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Verdélite Sciences, Inc. produces medical marijuana. The company is headquartered in Saint-Eustache, Canada. | Health Technology |
Pure Sunfarms Corp.
Pure Sunfarms Corp. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Pure Sunfarms Corp. engages in producing and supplying cannabis. Its products include critical kali mist, purple sun gold, afghan kush, white rhino, hash plant and island honey. The company is headquartered in Delta, Canada. | Process Industries |
Verdélite Property Holdings, Inc.
Verdélite Property Holdings, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Verdélite Property Holdings, Inc. operates as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Laval, Canada. | Process Industries |
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