Rita Aramburo-Layton

Rita Aramburo-Layton is a seasoned executive with over a decade of experience in the oil and cannabis industries. Currently serving as President at SAR ENERGY since 2012, Rita specializes in oil services including operations and maintenance, surface well testing, and acting as an owner's engineer. In addition, Rita holds the position of Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Business Development at Canalife, a role commenced in June 2018, focusing on cannabis pharmaceutical manufacturing. Previous experience includes serving as Director at Candlewood Investment Group, LP from 2006 to 2012 and as an Electricity Trader at ConocoPhillips from 2002 to 2004. Educational credentials include an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a BBA in Business Administration with a focus in Finance and Liberal Arts from The University of Texas at Austin, complemented by studies at Université d'Orleans in France.