Our Team Members

Daniel Burns is the first certified director in British Columbia (ICD.D) and one of the first in Canada. He is a member of the Law Society of BC and the Certified Professional Accountants of Ontario. He holds MBAs from University of Toronto and St Gallen, Switzerland. He is well versed in public markets, having created a capital pool company on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Michael Brendan Kyne, CFA, is a visionary leader in investment management with over 30 years of expertise in financial strategy, corporate leadership, and business growth. As the founder and former Chief Investment Officer of Leeward Hedge Funds and a Vice President & Portfolio Manager at Driehaus Capital Management of Chicago, Michael raised over $1 billion in assets, highlighting his ability to deliver high-impact financial stewardship and build exceptional portfolios.

In his current role as Chief Financial and Investment Officer at CubicFarms, Michael blends strategic insight with hands-on leadership, guiding both the executive team and the entire organization through complex market dynamics. He spearheads corporate strategy with a core focus on launching and scaling the Feed as a Service (FaaS) model across the U.S. market, establishing a solid foundation for growth and operational excellence. His leadership of cross-functional teams has fostered a results-oriented, agile culture, driving innovation and empowering team members to exceed expectations.

Michael also leads all capital market activities, including securing investor capital, managing public market engagements, and enhancing investor relations through transparent communication and meticulous reporting. His commitment to transparency and trust builds strong investor confidence, to driving the forward focus at CubicFarms towards accountability and long-term value creation. Through his extensive financial acumen and collaborative team leadership, Michael has been pivotal in ensuring CubicFarms’ resilience and growth, positioning the company to thrive competitively, and setting the benchmark for operational and financial excellence. His strategic vision and dedication to empowering teams is essential to the company’s ongoing success and industry impact.