Company Profile

Lawrence Anderson

FORMER AMBASSADOR OF SINGAPORE TO THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Since the beginning of his career with the Singapore Foreign Service in 1984, Anderson has served in many roles, such as the Ambassador of Singapore to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and as a non-resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
More recently, Anderson has served as Director of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), where he oversaw ASEF’s work in acting as the civil society outreach for the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and to promote people-to-people exchange between Asia and Europe.

Regan Melin

ADVISOR, CAPITAL STRATEGY & VENTURE DEVELOPMENT

Regan Melin is deeply involved in Canada’s startup and investment ecosystem, supporting companies building next-generation critical technologies across AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and deep tech. As Founder of Melin Capital and Managing Partner at Naoris Ventures, Regan brings experience in capital strategy, fundraising, investor relations, treasury management, and venture development.
While Regan’s work typically focuses on emerging technology and investment strategy, ApiSave’s mission resonated with him on a deeper level. He believes protecting bee populations is directly connected to protecting the future of food systems, agriculture, and the planet. Regan brings financial acumen, strategic growth insight, and a strong network across the innovation ecosystem to support ApiSave’s next stage of growth.

Kim Shukla,
P. Ag.

AGRICULTURE CONSULTANT

A Professional Agrologist with over 30  years of experience in Canada’s agricultural sector. Past President of the Agricultural Institute of Canada and receipt of the HD McRorie Recognition Award for contributing to the development of agrology in Manitoba. Kim is an experienced trainer and facilitator.
Her experience in the hemp and cannabis sector includes co-authoring the first online hemp production guide, and building Canada’s hemp association to over 500 members strong. Her work has provided the opportunity to represent Canadian agriculture on the international stage.

Silvia Cardona, Ph.D.

PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

Dr. Silvia T. Cardona is a Professor and the Associate Head (Graduate Affairs) in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Manitoba.
Dr. Cardona is passionate about research and mentoring the next generation of scientists. In 2017, Dr. Cardona achieved a Faculty of Science Best Mentor Award, thanks to the nominations she received from current and previous trainees.

Rassol Bahreini,
Ph.D.

Researcher, University of Alberta

Dr. Rassol Bahreini is a senior scientific researcher at the University of Alberta with over 33 years of experience in honey bee research. He earned his Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Manitoba. Throughout his career, Rassol has contributed extensively to the study of honey bee biology, parasitology, pathology, integrated pest management, bee toxicology, pesticide resistance, and bee pharmaceuticals.
In his previous roles as an apiculture research scientist at the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran, and Alberta Agriculture and Forestry in Canada, Rassol led numerous studies addressing critical challenges in apiculture. His recent research focuses on developing and optimizing innovative organic and inorganic miticides and antibiotics to help producers combat honey bee parasites and diseases effectively.

Daryl Wright

EXPERIENCED 
BEEKEEPER

Daryl Wright is a retired commercial beekeeper from Manitoba. He has experience in apiary consulting, regulatory services, bee research and has worked as a Bee Management Specialist for the United Kingdom. His consulting business has allowed him to work provincially and nationally on bee research projects. Currently he lives in Winnipeg, is the secretary of the Manitoba Beekeepers’ Association and helps with the supervision of the association’s Technical Transfer Team. Daryl has volunteered internationally having recently completed two beekeeping assignments in Africa.

Chris Meyer

PARTNER, WATSON GOEPEL

Chris is a Partner in the Business Law Group at Watson Goepel LLP and provides solutions in the areas of business law and estate planning. His business law practice focuses on all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including startups, governance, asset and share purchases and sales, shareholders agreements, and corporate reorganizations.