Dexter John
President and Chief Executive Officer

Gryphon

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Dexter is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Gryphon. Dexter is responsible for the North American business where he leads a team of experienced governance and financial professionals.
 

With over 25 years of experience in capital markets, Dexter has a strong knowledge of corporate law and a thorough understanding of financial markets. From his work at a major Canadian law firm as a Securities Associate to his tenure at the Investment Dealers Association, Ontario Securities Commission and the Toronto Stock Exchange, Dexter has a strong public equities market background as well as significant regulatory experience.

Prior to joining Gryphon, Dexter held the Executive Vice President position at a D.F. King Canada. Having worked on a number of Canada’s largest M&A transactions as well as proxy fights, Dexter has a strong background in corporate governance.

Dexter holds the ICD.D designation and is currently a director of Organigram Inc. and Prosper Gold Corp. and recently was a Chairman of the board and board member of Partners Real Estate Investment Trust.

Dexter received his law degree from Queen’s University and holds a Mathematics for Commerce degree from York University.