Who is James Archer?

James is a visionary for the CEA sector, understanding the importance of developing technology to create a more efficient future for food production while making sure the company’s projects are built on a strong pathway of profitability from inception.

James’ Skills

As CEO, James will direct the company toward its primary goals and objectives and create a more sustainable future for food.

Who is Andrew?

Andrew sits as GM and Shareholder of one of the largest indoor and outdoor berry production farms in Europe, which spans over 600 acres, with 69 acres under protected environment. Andrew has been in his current role for over 18 years and holds a B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics and an MBA in Business Administration. Andrew has been managing high-tech commercial scale greenhouses for strawberry production for the last 7 years and supplies large volumes to national supermarkets. Andrew is a berry expert, having experience in all forms of production from outdoor to CEA indoor facilities.

Andrew’s Skills

Andrew is based in Europe and manages our technical project preparations and planning.

Who is John Vigouroux?

As an eight-time president and CEO, John Vigouroux has successfully piloted three Nasdaq companies, three venture-backed global software organizations and two big data/artificial intelligence software incubators.

As CEO, he has overseen sales and support offices in two dozen countries; ran technology development centers in the U.S., the United Kingdom, India, France, Israel, Romania, Bulgaria, New Zealand and Taiwan.

John earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Behavior and Development, French and Spanish from Averett University in 1982. In 2020, he joined Averett as Chief Entrepreneurship and Innovation Officer.

John will bring his wealth of knowledge in the technology sector to develop and oversee the vertical tech integration of Robotics, AI and ML for Ag IncoTech. John’s focus will be on proprietary developments and investments, including industry leading Partnerships, to create high value additional revenue streams for the company.

John’s Skills

John will also help the company develop the next generation of skilled labor for Ag IncoTech’s longer term future, through his role with Averett University.

Who is Jayson Moss?

Jayson began his career as an Investment Analyst for Salman Partners in Vancouver, Canada before moving into his role as VP and Director of Equity Research.

Having spent 6-years with Salman Partners, Jayson then moved on to his 8-year tenure at Franklin Templeton Investments as a Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager, helping oversee an investment portfolio of $20B in assets.

Jayson also filled the position of Investor Relations for pharmaceutical company Sundial Growers Inc. The Company produces and grows a range of cannabis strains and sells a variety of cannabis derivative products.

Jayson now sits on the Board of Directors of Pina Hills, while managing his responsibilities for Moss Capital Corporation and Adelaide Capital Markets.

Jayson specializes in Investor Relations, Corporate Development and Capital Markets. With a focus on public and private debt, equity capital raises and IPO’s.

Jayson’s Skills

Jayson is based in Canada and oversees the company’s cashflow, financial planning and analysis

Who is Michael?

Michael brings more than 40 years of hands-on experience within the natural/organic food and grocery sector, two decades of which he spent in leadership at Whole Foods Market (WFM). In his final position with the company he served as their Senior Global Vice President of Purchasing, Communications and Distribution.

Beginning as the Director of Purchasing for Mrs. Gooch’s Natural Foods Markets, a Whole Foods-owned company, Mr. Besancon later became the Mid Atlantic Regional President, Southern Pacific Regional President, and finally to Senior Global Vice President of Purchasing, Communications and Distribution for Whole Foods, a position he held until retiring in 2012.

In February of 2014 Michael Besancon was honoured for his invaluable contribution to the company when he was inducted into the Whole Foods Market Hall of Fame.

Michael’s Skills

Michael is based in the USA and oversees Ag IncoTech’s retail market strategy.

Who is George?

George is an experienced CEA berry grower and propagator. He has managed 61-acres of glass greenhouses for the production of strawberries in the United Kingdom.  George has also managed one of the largest berry propagation and nursery facilities for greenhouse specific berry cultivars. Having spent 12 years with one of the largest producers of Strawberries in the UK.

Having overseen a strawberry nursery division for 10-years, George will be key for Ag IncoTech’s planned development of in-house propagation and plant nursery in the years ahead. He will help design and plan our future breeding programs and also give his insights to ongoing crop care management.

George’s Skills

George is based in the UK.