Avant Brands Inc. announced that Tyson Macdonald has joined the company's board of directors, effective March 1, 2024. Tyson brings over 20 years of C-suite expertise in investment and transactions across diverse markets and sectors. As CEO of Nova Net Lease REIT, Tyson remains committed to actively investing in the US cannabis market.

As former CFO of Cloud Cannabis, Tyson helped grow the company into a leading vertically integrated operator in the Michigan market. As EVP of Corporate Development at Acreage Holdings, Tyson spearheaded strategic growth in the US cannabis market, solidifying the company's prominence. His leadership culminated in the transformative $3.5 billion deal with Canopy Growth, showcasing Acreage Holdings' visionary edge.