Joining Covalon in 2018, Mr. Brent Ashton brings with him over 20 years of experience in Human Resources within the technology, healthcare, and financial industries. He has broad experience in all key HR areas, has experience managing global Human Resources and practices, and has a passion for developing leadership within organizations. Throughout his career, Mr. Brent Ashton has held various progressive HR positions, including Vice President of Human Resources at Merge Healthcare. Mr. Brent Ashton holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL).

Dr. DiTizio is a co‐inventor of Covalon technologies and a co‐founder of the company. He has degrees in science from the University of Toronto as a Biochemistry Specialist. Dr. DiTizio completed his Master’s degree in liposome drug delivery. His graduate research involved the application of polymer chemistry and drug delivery in pursuit of novel materials and processes that currently comprise the core of Covalon’s intellectual property. Dr. DiTizio holds several US and European patents.

Ron Hebert joined Covalon in 2022 as Senior Vice President of Marketing. He brings nearly 30 years of healthcare sales, marketing, and clinical laboratory experience to the team. Before joining Covalon, he served as VP of Marketing and Communications at VIVEX Biologics, a regenerative medicine technology company based in Miami, Florida. He also served as Head of Growth and Sales Operations at MEDNAX (NYSE:MD) Health Solutions, a $3.5B Physician Services Organization. He was responsible for the complete development and execution of the organization’s growth strategies, communications, and sales operations strategies for partner hospitals and health systems, and the more than 400 company-owned physician practices under the organizational sub-brands Pediatrix Medical Group, American Anesthesiology, and MEDNAX Radiology. Prior to MEDNAX, Mr. Hebert served as the Director of Global Product Management and Strategy for Beckman Coulter, a Danaher Company, where he oversaw all global upstream marketing, R&D, and general management of its $700M+ hematology, hemostasis, and urinalysis business. Mr. Hebert has extensive experience leading national and international marketing operations within two prominent global pharmaceutical and medical device companies: Bayer Diagnostics and Siemens Healthineers. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of the University of South Florida Muma College of Business Executive Education Digital Marketing Program.

Kim Crooks has rejoined Covalon and was appointed Senior Vice President of Operations effective January 29, 2024. After initially joining the Company in 2008, she retired in 2019 but has been continuing in helping strengthen cross-functional collaborations and external stakeholder relationships on a consultative basis.. She has over 20 years of cross-disciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries with international and Canadian companies, including Baxter, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Vasogen. She has extensive experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory, and Clinical Affairs in the US, Canada, and the EU. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Carleton University.

Katie Martinovich was appointed Interim CFO effective February 7, 2024. Prior to this, she served as Vice President of Finance and as Corporate Controller since joining Covalon in April 2022. She is an accomplished financial leader with over 20 years of experience in driving cost-saving initiatives, enhancing profitability, and improving operational efficiency. Having a strong background in the Consumer Packaged Goods and manufacturing industries, she has a track record of optimizing financial performance and guiding organizations through periods of growth and change. Ms Martinovich is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Commerce from the University of Athabasca.

Joining Covalon in 2018, Mr. Leszczynski brings with him over 20 years of experience in Human Resources within the technology, healthcare, and financial industries. He has broad experience in all key HR areas, has experience managing global Human Resources and practices, and has a passion for developing leadership within organizations. Throughout his career, Mr. Leszczynski has held various progressive HR positions, including Vice President of Human Resources at Merge Healthcare. Mr. Leszczynski holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL).