Ashley
Esper

Cannabis  ·  Startups  ·  Marketing
Brand  ·  Strategy  ·  Growth

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Ashley Esper
Revenue GrowthGo-To-MarketBrand IdentityOperational EfficiencyCannabis IndustryStartupsTurnaround StrategyProduct DevelopmentRevenue GrowthGo-To-MarketBrand IdentityOperational EfficiencyCannabis IndustryStartupsTurnaround StrategyProduct Development

About

Background

I've spent nearly a decade building, scaling, and transforming cannabis companies from the ground up — including co-founding and leading a brand through a successful acquisition. Today I serve as EVP of Commercial at a multi-state operator, overseeing marketing, wholesale, and commercial operations.

My background spans marketing, wholesale, business development, retail operations, and finance — giving me a rare full-stack view of what it takes to scale. I lead with strategy and execute with precision — whether building a brand from scratch, standing up a commercial division, or optimizing operational strategy across competitive markets.

I believe the best results come from building teams that are empowered, aligned, and motivated. I lead with transparency, invest in the people around me, and create environments where great work thrives — because sustainable growth is never built alone.

I also take on select consulting engagements with startups and cannabis companies across revenue growth, go-to-market, brand identity, and operational efficiency.

Ashley Esper

Finance-minded. Brand obsessed. Operationally wired.

What I Do

Select
Services

01

Revenue Growth & Go-to-Market

Commercial strategies and market entry plans that drive sustainable, scalable revenue for startups and cannabis operators.

02

Brand Identity & Creative

Distinctive brand identities, visual systems, and creative direction that resonate and stand out in competitive markets.

03

Turnaround & Restructure

Diagnosing organizational challenges and engineering strategic resets that restore momentum, clarity, and growth.

04

Operational Efficiency

Streamlining systems, processes, and teams to eliminate friction, reduce costs, and build the foundation to scale.

05

Product Development

Guiding product strategy from concept through launch — aligning consumer insight, positioning, and commercial viability.

Experience

The
Journey

Jul 2024 – Present

EVP, Commercial Division

Fine Fettle

Head of marketing, wholesale, and commercial departments at a multi-state cannabis operator.

Current Role
Feb 2024 – Jun 2024

VP of Marketing

Rev Clinics

Drove marketing strategy and brand positioning while supporting the company through a critical turnaround.

Jan 2022 – Mar 2023

VP of Business Development

Buds Goods & Provisions Corp.

Led business development, marketing strategy, and commercial growth.

Sep 2021 – Jan 2022

Senior Director, Commercial Operations

Jushi Holdings Inc.

Oversaw commercial operations post-acquisition, integrating teams and systems into a multi-state platform.

Sep 2017 – Sep 2021

Chief Marketing Officer & Founding Member

Nature's Remedy of Massachusetts

Co-founded and led sales, marketing, and retail from launch through acquisition by Jushi Holdings Inc. in 2021. Built brands, products, and operations from the ground up.

Acquired by Jushi Holdings 2021
2016 – 2017

Financial Services & Tax

EY

Financial services and tax advisory at one of the world's leading professional services firms.

2016 – Present

Independent Consultant

Strategic Consulting · Startups & Cannabis

Select consulting engagements across revenue growth, go-to-market, brand identity, and operational efficiency.

Contact

Let's Build
Something
Worth Remembering

Available for select consulting engagements, advisory roles, and speaking opportunities. Based in Massachusetts.

Finance-minded. Brand obsessed. Operationally wired.