CAN GUIDE CONSULTANCY
Innovation in Cannabis Cultivation and Consulting.
With over 35 years of experience, Mark Bovens is a passionate entrepreneur in the cannabis industry, focussed on production processes and driving innovation and delivering high-impact strategic consulting solutions.
Advanced Cultivation
We improve and optimize cultivation processes to maximize yield, quality, and efficiency.
Pioneering Research
Collaboration with universities and research centers to develop advanced genetics, and improve cultivation and extraction methods
Can Guide Services:
- Cannabis Cultivation Facility Design
- Selection and Acquisition of Genetics
- Development of Production Plans
- Optimization of Production Processes
- Processing and Product Development
- Sales & Marketing Strategies
- R&D Program Development
- Biotechnology Integration:
- Tissue Culture Micropropagation
- Genetic Rejuvenation
- Plant Viroid Elimination
CAN GUIDE CONSULTANCY FOUNDER
Mark Bovens.
As a passionate cannabis entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in the industry, I specialize in production processes for cannabis producers, like various facets of cannabis cultivation, botanical oil extraction, and biotechnology. My work spans collaborations with multiple universities, focusing on cutting-edge research in areas such as micropropagation, viroid elimination, and genetic development.
In addition to my research endeavors, I founded Can Guide, a consultancy agency dedicated to supporting cannabis and hemp producers. Over the past five years, I have assisted clients in more than 10 countries across Europe and Latin America, helping them optimize their operations and achieve their business goals.
I am committed to advancing the cannabis industry through innovation, research, and strategic consulting. Connect with me to explore how we can collaborate and drive success in the rapidly evolving cannabis market.
Extended Team.
Business Development
Barney Dormer
LAWYER & COMPLIANCE
Gabriela Sierra Fontecilla
Climate and Integrated Systems Expert
Frank Feenstra
Business Development
Barney Dormer
Barney Dormer brings extensive expertise in the cannabis industry from his former role as Director of Business Development at Cannabroker UK. Specializing in Product Marketing, Commercial Strategy, and Investment Management, applying sharp strategic thinking coupled with profound industry insight – qualities he has continually demonstrated over many years of collaboration with Can Guide Consultancy.
Barney is dedicated to assisting investors achieve agreed investment outcomes though the integration of optimised procedures and processes to maximise ROI, with a key focus on disruptive innovation and disruptive marketing to create and satisfy consumer demand. Facilitating both medical positioning and market access, ensuring our clients and the clinicians themselves are in a position to benefit from data-driven insights to assist in achieving optimum care outcomes – helping you target the conditions your products are most effective for.
LAWYER & COMPLIANCE
Gabriela Sierra Fontecilla
Gabriela Sierra is a Lawyer with expertise in criminal law, international law, and regulatory consulting for the cannabis industry. She provides strategic legal advice to companies and entrepreneurs on project development, implementation of compliance systems, risk management, and regulatory alignment. Her practice combines legal precision with a strategic vision focused on the ethical, responsible, and sustainable growth of the cannabis industry.
In addition to her legal practice, Gabriela is actively involved in education and training initiatives. She lectures on cannabis law in postgraduate programs and contributes regularly to industry publications, offering legal insights and regulatory analysis.
Climate and Integrated Systems Expert
Frank Feenstra
Frank has more than 25 years of experience in all disciplines of climate engineering, including indoor cultivation rooms, and GMP clean rooms. As a professional, Frank has continuously increased his knowledge through training and practical experience. Since 2000, Frank has specialised in the design and installation of spaces with specific climate requirements.
Frank has proven himself to be an excellent climate expert for some of Can Guide´s clients, excelling in tailor-made, smart solutions for indoor growers.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Barney Dormer.
Barney Dormer brings extensive expertise in the cannabis industry from his former role as Director of Business Development at Cannabroker UK. Specializing in Product Marketing, Commercial Strategy, and Investment Management, applying sharp strategic thinking coupled with profound industry insight – qualities he has continually demonstrated over many years of collaboration with Can Guide Consultancy.
Barney is dedicated to assisting investors achieve agreed investment outcomes though the integration of optimised procedures and processes to maximise ROI, with a key focus on disruptive innovation and disruptive marketing to create and satisfy consumer demand. Facilitating both medical positioning and market access, ensuring our clients and the clinicians themselves are in a position to benefit from data-driven insights to assist in achieving optimum care outcomes – helping you target the conditions your products are most effective for.
Lawyer & Compliance
Gabriela Sierra Fontecilla.
Gabriela Sierra is a Lawyer with expertise in criminal law, international law, and regulatory consulting for the cannabis industry. She provides strategic legal advice to companies and entrepreneurs on project development, implementation of compliance systems, risk management, and regulatory alignment. Her practice combines legal precision with a strategic vision focused on the ethical, responsible, and sustainable growth of the cannabis industry.
In addition to her legal practice, Gabriela is actively involved in education and training initiatives. She lectures on cannabis law in postgraduate programs and contributes regularly to industry publications, offering legal insights and regulatory analysis.
Climate and Integrated Systems Expert
Frank Feenstra.
Frank has more than 25 years of experience in all disciplines of climate engineering, including indoor cultivation rooms, and GMP clean rooms. As a professional, Frank has continuously increased his knowledge through training and practical experience. Since 2000, Frank has specialised in the design and installation of spaces with specific climate requirements.
Frank has proven himself to be an excellent climate expert for some of Can Guide´s clients, excelling in tailor-made, smart solutions for indoor growers.
Blog.
Driving Innovation in Cannabis: How Research and Collaboration Are Shaping the Future of Cannabis Production
The legal cannabis sector is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and one of its most vital engines of growth is research. (…)
The first 10 recreational cannabis licenses of Europe
A 4 year experiment that will need to proof a tightly closed distribution chain. The Dutch government has finally moved on in order to further regulate the almost 600 coffeeshops in the Netherlands that are selling cannabis to adults since more...
Cannabis Cultivation Expert Training
Can Guide Consultancy will be providing a class called: ¨The practical side of cannabis nutrients¨ in the Cannabis Cultivation Expert Training.