Chief Executive Officer

Prior to entering the cannabis industry, Ben was a Director and Mentor at Founder Institute where he also managed global operations and helped expand the program into over 100 citi ... Prior to entering the cannabis industry, Ben was a Director and Mentor at Founder Institute where he also managed global operations and helped expand the program into over 100 cities around the world. He is a recipient of ATACH's Beverage Executive of the Year 2022 award and has been recognized by Forbes from 2022 to 2025 as one of the 42 pioneers to watch in the green rush. Ben is currently Vice Chair of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), a Founding Board Member of the Cannabis Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives (CABA), and a host of the High Spirits Podcast. See more

Chief Science Officer

Dr. Harold Han earned his Ph.D. in Surface Chemistry from New York University and holds multiple patents in emulsion chemistry. Throughout his career, Dr. Han has leveraged emulsi ... Dr. Harold Han earned his Ph.D. in Surface Chemistry from New York University and holds multiple patents in emulsion chemistry. Throughout his career, Dr. Han has leveraged emulsion technology in both medical and food innovations to create stable, scalable and palatable cannabis-infused products. Before founding Vertosa, he served as a Senior Scientist at Bio-Rad Laboratories, where he led a team in developing emulsification oil for the Digital Droplet PCR system, a revolutionary tool for early cancer detection and personalized medicine. Dr. Han is also known as "The Happy Chemist" and regularly shares insights on cannabis science for product makers. See more

Chief Communications Officer

Diana Eberlein is Chief Communications Officer at Vertosa and Chair of the Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives (CABA), where she advocates for responsible cannabis beverage r ... Diana Eberlein is Chief Communications Officer at Vertosa and Chair of the Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives (CABA), where she advocates for responsible cannabis beverage regulation. With over 15 years of marketing experience and a deep understanding of infused beverages, Diana has become a prominent industry voice, speaking at SXSW, Adweek NY, BevNET, NACS, and Benzinga, which named her one of the Top 20 Most Influential Women in Cannabis in 2024. Her career began in entertainment marketing after graduating from Loyola Marymount University, later shifting to cannabis after moving to Seattle in 2015. Passionate about education and advocacy, Diana also serves on the Forbes Agency Council. In her downtime, she enjoys cigars, sports, high heels, and being cat mom to Gherkin and Darby. See more

EVP, Revenue

Ryan Pinsky is a seasoned sales executive and industry leader with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth across emerging markets. Currently serving as EVP of Revenue a ... Ryan Pinsky is a seasoned sales executive and industry leader with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth across emerging markets. Currently serving as EVP of Revenue at Vertosa, Ryan helps build and scale infused product lines by aligning science-backed innovation with commercial strategy. With a proven track record leading high-growth teams and launching successful ventures, Ryan is passionate about helping partners bring high-quality, compliant products to market, quickly and efficiently. See more