Shannon Culley

Consultant and Small Business Owner in Stonington, Connecticut

Shannon Culley

Consultant and Small Business Owner in Stonington, Connecticut

A multi-faceted entrepreneur and operations strategist with over 25 years of experience leading complex, high-impact initiatives across a wide range of industries. His career spans from building innovative enterprise solutions for Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies in New York City to navigating regulatory, operational, and strategic complexities in the emerging cannabis industry.

As a seasoned transformation consultant, Shannon has led global teams of 90+ professionals and worked on deals ranging from $5 million to $500 million. He has orchestrated critical turnarounds, implemented large-scale technology upgrades, and introduced groundbreaking, custom-built solutions that redefined how major organizations manage mobile ecosystems and communications infrastructure. His work blends strategic vision with precise execution, delivering scalable, lasting outcomes.

More recently, Shannon has established himself as a key player in the cannabis space—driving dispensary development, delivery operations, licensing strategy, and investor engagement. He’s crafted SOPs for cultivation and extraction, advised on go-to-market strategies, and helped shape regulatory frameworks in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Shannon is not just an agent of change—he’s a builder of systems, solutions, and success stories. With a track record of leadership in complex environments and a passion for creating enduring value, he continues to unlock growth in high-barrier, opportunity-rich markets.

  • Work
    • The Cultivation Bureau