Numinus Wellness Inc. Appoints Nikhil Handa as Chief Financial Officer

LOS ANGELES– Numinus Wellness Inc. a mental health care company focusing on innovative treatments and evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, has announced the appointment of Nikhil Handa as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2023. The selection of Handa follows an extensive executive search. John Fong, the current Chief Financial Officer, will step down at the end of the day to prioritize family health matters. However, Fong will assist with the transition process to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities.

Numinus Wellness Inc. is pleased to welcome Nikhil Handa as CFO, as he brings a proven track record in driving financial and operational results, along with substantial experience in corporate development and capital markets. Handa’s expertise will be invaluable as Numinus enters its next phase of growth, according to Payton Nyquvest, Founder and CEO.

Nyquvest expressed gratitude to John Fong for his commitment and dedication to Numinus over the past four years. Fong played an instrumental role in the company’s initial public offering and was pivotal in developing crucial processes and nurturing talent within the finance team. Numinus extends unwavering support to Fong and his family, wishing them well.

Nikhil Handa most recently served as the CFO at The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (previously TSX:FIRE), where he spearheaded finance, investor relations, and corporate development. At Supreme, Handa successfully led the company’s restructuring efforts to prioritize profitable growth and played a key role in executing the sale of Supreme to Canopy Growth Corporation. Handa also served as the finance lead at Well.ca, a prominent digital health and wellness company, where he provided financial leadership and drove strategic initiatives, including the sale of Well.ca to McKesson Canada. Throughout his career, Handa has held senior finance and operational positions at Restaurant Brands International. He also gained significant experience in mergers and acquisitions as part of the RBC Capital Markets’ Mergers and Acquisition Group, advising management teams and boards of directors on transactions across Canada, the U.S., and globally.