Biography

Irwin D. Simon is a visionary entrepreneur and global consumer packaged goods leader with more than four decades of experience building and scaling category-defining businesses. He serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY), a diversified global company operating at the intersection of cannabis, beverage, and wellness.

Under his leadership, Tilray has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar revenue platform with operations across more than 20 countries. The Company holds leading positions as the #1 cannabis company in Canada, the world’s largest federally legal market; a top medical cannabis provider in Europe; the 4th largest craft brewer in the United States; and a leader in branded hemp foods across North America. Its portfolio includes a broad range of consumer brands spanning cannabis, beverages, and wellness, including the award-winning spirits portfolio of Breckenridge Distillery.

Mr. Simon is widely recognized as a pioneer of the natural and organic foods movement. In 1993, he founded The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAIN) and led the company as Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman for nearly three decades. During his tenure, he completed more than 70 acquisitions and built Hain Celestial into a $3.5 billion global enterprise with operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East—advancing its mission to provide consumers with “A Healthier Way of Life™.”

In addition to his role at Tilray, Mr. Simon serves as Lead Director of Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ: STGW). He was also the Founder and Executive Chairman of Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: FREE), which he helped scale into a global platform prior to its sale in 2024. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Tulane University and is the majority owner of the Cape Breton Eagles of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.