Matt leads the ANTG team. A former director and COO of one of the world’s leading travel management companies, Matt co-founded ANTG in 2015. Matt is deeply passionate about the power and potential of plant-based therapies, and the people it can help. Matt is an investor and advisor to many successful ventures across a number of sectors including technology, security, social media, real estate, nutrition and fitness.

James oversees the business operations and corporate development of ANTG. With an executive leadership background in the travel, technology and advertising industries, James has led brands, projects and operational initiatives globally in travel, IT, automotive, CPG, finance, beauty and manufacturing. James also serves as an investor and board advisor to a number of businesses in security technology, travel distribution, talent management and recruitment.

As Chief Financial Officer, Max leads ANTG’s finance team, driving financial outcomes, actively managing the group’s financial performance, optimizing the business’s balance sheet and communicating the group’s strategic and financial priorities to stakeholders, including investors. With a background in corporate finance and advisory, Max’s experience includes over 10 years of senior level advisory roles to financiers, investors, boards and management across a diverse range of industries.

Rangi worked in aquaculture hatcheries for over a decade until 2015 when he followed his calling to help create plant-based medicines in Australia. Rangi obtained a hemp research licence and a cultivation facility and began to selectively breed for specific profiles suitable for therapeutic use.

Rangi is the director of plant genetics, plant performance and crop scheduling across several sites. He has bred and tested several hundreds of plants using high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and is also trained and experienced in the operation of supercritical Co2, ethanol and distillation extractions and formulations.

Andrew has a strong operations background in Lean Six Sigma, strategic planning, facility build outs and business start ups, and is a very capable leader in developing high performing production teams across numerous pharmaceutical manufacturing businesses.

Andrew has extensive knowledge in the manufacturing of API, oral liquids, softgel liquid filled capsules, 2 piece hardshell capsules, solid dose coated tablets, effervescent tablets, and nutritional powders. He also has product introduction experience in the manufacturing of plant medicines, high potency medicines, and a multitude of Nutraceutical products.

Andrew also brings over 15 years leadership experience in food and pharmaceutical industries, with a thorough knowledge of processes and quality requirements to ensure compliance and best practice is achieved whilst meeting strict TGA, ODC and GMP guidelines.

After completing undergraduate studies in Colorado, Jim returned to Australia and worked for the family business, Kennards Self Storage. He worked as Team Support Manager and Centre Manager for 5 years, and later took on the role of Portfolio Asset Manager, managing assets outside the core business. He has since become involved in managing investment portfolios, while also investing in, consulting, and directing early-stage ventures.

Jim’s professional interests extended into the wellness industry, as a director and stakeholder in yoga studios. His professional interest in wellness and yoga was further bolstered by doctoral research in the field of Jungian Depth Psychology, which looked at original yoga traditions from a modern psychological perspective.

Backed by a wealth of experience in GMP/GACP horticulture and high-tech farming, Jarrad brings a strong background in construction, project management, and strategy & negotiation. Jarrad has developed numerous industry contacts in international markets and has acquired extensive experience in best-practice facility design, large-scale cultivation techniques, standard operating procedures, and controlled environment facilities.

Researcher and Pharmacognosist Justin Sinclair has been formally studying medicinal plants and fungi since 1998. In 2015 he was made a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of United in Compassion, a medicinal cannabis patient support and advocacy group that was fundamental in changing regulations around medicinal cannabis in Australia. Justin was also appointed as a board member of the Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association in August 2020.

Justin advises the Psychae Institute and Society of Cannabis Clinicians (Australian Chapter) on technical and scientific matters. Justin has been heavily involved in various medicinal cannabis education programs since 2016, providing over 140 lectures to industry leaders, healthcare professionals and patients. Justin is currently completing his doctoral studies at NICM Health Research Institute (Western Sydney University) investigating the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis for endometriosis, and has published 3 book chapters and 22 peer-reviewed journal articles on medicinal cannabis since 2016. In his free time, Justin enjoys wandering through old-growth forests, learning about medicinal plants from First Nations peoples and perhaps not surprisingly… gardening.

Beatriz has a strong background in the interdisciplinary field of Engineering and Engineering Management. During her career, she developed core skills in sales, strategic planning, operations, financial planning, and business analysis in leadership roles in the US, South America, and the Asia Pacific. Beatriz’s experience in the local medicinal cannabis industry has been crucial to delivering ANTG’s vision of providing high-quality Australian-grown products at an affordable price. Beatriz is responsible for achieving ANTG’s commercial goals. She is a big believer in the therapeutic potential of plant-based medicines and is determined to bring those benefits to the community.

Beatriz leads ANTG’s team of Medical Science Liaison professionals, championing high-quality education and training of healthcare practitioners around the country.

If you are a HCP requiring assistance, contact [email protected]

Steve Bowne is an experienced industry leader with a passion for creating winning outcomes through collaborative leadership, creative strategy development, driving change and accountable execution.

Skilled in building work environments that attract engaged, valued, and motivated sales professionals, Steve highly values the concept of creating and performing meaningful work.

Steve joined ANTG in July 2023 as the new Head of Sales, bringing two decades of big pharma and healthcare industry experience and an inclusive approach that prizes great culture and ethical leadership.

One of Australia’s most respected broadcasters, Helen Kapalos is a seasoned communications practitioner with more than twenty years of experience in the Australian Television industry.

Helen is also an award-winning independent filmmaker. Her 2015 breakthrough feature film, ‘A Life of its Own,’ detailing the medicinal cannabis debate in Australia, was distributed globally by Netflix, broadcast on SBS TV, and recently acquired by Foxtel’s streaming service Binge.

In 2015 Helen was appointed to serve a four-year term as the Victorian state-appointed Commissioner for Multiculturalism and in recognition of her services, awarded the inaugural Vice-Chancellors Fellow for Multicultural Engagement at Swinburne University.

Helen continues to take a leading role in advocating for more education and awareness around the therapeutic use of plant-based therapies in the community.

Matt holds a science degree in sustainable resource management and marine biology. Working across the medicinal plant industry, Matt has gained a diverse range of experience in plant breeding, propagation, cultivation, and post-harvest activities.

As GM of Products and Portfolio, Matt leads the GMP team in the post-harvest operations of the business, ensuring visibility and compliance at all points in the material movement chain. He has oversight of all shipping movements globally and oversees a high-level internal and external product review and sensory panel.

Jim is the General Manager of ANTG’s Armidale cultivation, manufacturing and distribution facility. He has extensive hands-on experience in the agriculture and horticulture industries, as well as knowledge in the areas of horticultural processes, engineering, design, electronics and electrical theory. Jim’s particular enthusiasm is for holistic planning and operation, and is passionate about natural products and the ability of plant therapies to improve people’s lives.

Greg has an extensive background in both public and commercial accounting, with a particular focus on manufacturing. Greg manages all aspects of financial compliance, reporting, planning and analysis throughout the group, as well as the development and implementation of ANTG’s financial strategy, cash flow and capital management.

A passionate high achiever who values ethical leadership, Suzanne brings with her 20 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, in sales and account management, and prizes exceptional customer service and attention to detail.

She is passionate about cannabis-based medicine and supporting healthcare professionals in the industry, delivering training and development initiatives across QLD and Sydney, NSW to bring professionals up to speed on regulations and policy.

Her areas of specialty include chronic pain therapy, aesthetics, dermatology, gastroenterology and neurology. Suzanne completed Medicines’ Australia in 2010.

Suzanne is ANTG’s MSL for the following states (QLD, WA, NT and SA). For any assistance, please reach out to directly to [email protected]

Daniel thrives on building genuine relationships with healthcare practitioners rooted in trust and effective education. His attention to detail and extensive knowledge of plant-based medicines ensure a valuable partnership aimed at optimising patient outcomes.

Daniel’s 17+ years of work experience in the healthcare industry encompasses an array of skills: pharmacy territory management; nutrition clinical practice; technical article writing; probiotic and nutraceutical product development/stability; and gut microbiome metagenomic test training for practitioners. Daniel is very excited about the opportunity to advocate and educate on the positive patient outcomes that ANTG’s plant-based medicines can bring to the community.

Diane has worked in the Pharma industry since 2015 and in the medicinal cannabis industry for the past two years, which includes experience in the international sector. Prior to that, Diane worked in several roles as a Business Development Manager, instructor, and trainer. She is passionate about educating healthcare professionals and empowering the practitioner and patient through knowledge about the cannabis plant, as well as the latest research and developments. She is motivated by improving the clinical and patient experience at all levels, and playing an important role in helping to bridge the gap for practitioners at the start of their journey.