Craig Cochran is the chief executive officer and co-founder of the Medcan Group. His visionary approach and unwavering hands-on commitment to excellence has seen him as a pioneer and leader within the Australian Industry.

With over 20 years of experience developing businesses from inception to maturity, Medcan Group commenced operations in 2016 and, under Craig’s vision, operates a full vertically-integrated business model encapsulating importation, cultivating, clinical operations, wholesaling and distribution.

As an early mover in the Australian medicinal cannabis industry, Craig possesses unparalleled insights into current legislation, licensing and regulation.  His understanding of the complex regulatory landscape ensures that Medcan operates within legal boundaries while continuing to progress the business in the medicinal cannabis space.

Under Craig’s direct supervision, Medcan commissioned the largest-of-its-kind indoor, automated, vertical cannabis farm utilising state-of-the-art technology ensuring consistent product quality that patients can rely on all year-round.

Medcan’s vision revolves around patient wellbeing, introducing Australia’s first compassionate access program for medicinal cannabis, improving access for all Australian patients. Medcan was the first fully-licensed medicinal cannabis company in Australia to pay dividends to shareholders.

Craig’s leadership has transformed Medcan from a startup into a thriving enterprise, making his impact on the medicinal cannabis landscape both in Australia and, through FY25, internationally.