David Vautrin is a seasoned CPG executive with over 30 years of proven success across food, beverage, fitness, and cannabis. He has held multiple executive leadership roles, served on several boards, and led both start-ups and established enterprises.

Vautrin entered the cannabis industry in late 2016 with Canadian investment firm CannaRoyalty, where he launched U.S. operations in California. As President of CR Brands, he built enterprise-wide capabilities and a distribution network which served more than 500 retailers across the state. CannaRoyalty—later rebranded as Origin House—was acquired by Cresco Labs in 2020 in what was then the largest public company acquisition in the U.S. cannabis sector.

In 2022, he returned to his home state of New York as an investor and Operating Partner in The Travel Agency, a start-up cannabis retailer that has since grown into the #1 retail banner by revenue in New York City, operating four locations.

In 2024, Vautrin joined RIV Capital as Chief Retail Officer and was later appointed Interim CEO, where he led retail expansion and positioned the company for its December 2024 merger with Fluent Cannabis. Following the merger, he became Chief Commercial Officer of the combined enterprise, operating across four states.

In August 2025, he was appointed Interim CEO of FLUENT to lead a strategic turnaround. Known for his customer-centered approach, deep cross-functional MSO expertise, collaborative leadership style, and disciplined financial management, Vautrin is well-positioned to guide the company into its next chapter.

Patricia Fonseca rejoined Cansortium as Chief Financial Officer, bringing back nearly 20 years of expertise in accounting and finance across both public and private sectors. Patricia originally joined Cansortium in March 2021 and served as CFO until 2022. She then transitioned to her consulting practice, where she continued to offer her strategic financial insights to a variety of clients before returning to Cansortium.

Before her tenure at Cansortium, Patricia served as Chief Financial Officer at The Service Companies, Inc., a prominent nationwide service provider to the hospitality, gaming, and facility services industries, where she spent a decade refining financial strategies and driving growth.

Patricia's extensive career also includes significant roles at Springs Global US and Ernst & Young in the Transactions Advisory Services group. Additionally, she worked as an auditor during her 8-year tenure with Deloitte & Touche in Brazil, as well as BDO in the US and Australia.

A Certified Public Accountant in both the United States and Brazil, Patricia Fonseca is recognized for her strategic financial leadership and comprehensive industry knowledge.

Matt is Chief Legal Officer at FLUENT. In his role Matt is responsible for overseeing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across the company's operations, and plays a key role in corporate strategy as a member of the executive team.

Prior to joining RIV Capital, Matt was an M&A lawyer at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes). His practice at Blakes covered a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and corporate reorganizations. Previously, Matt clerked at the Ontario Court of Appeal for Chief Justice Warren Winkler and Justice Gloria Epstein.

Vic Bindi joined FLUENT in June 2022 following a +30-year career leading large teams executing high risk missions. His background in Chemistry and Engineering coupled with his retail experience provides a unique foundation within the cannabis marketplace.