Who is James?

James’ Skills

James dedicates his spare time to traveling the world with his young family.

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 strawberry greenhouses for the last 6 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 Charlie?

Charlie holds a degree in Politics, Philosophy & Economics from Oxford University and has a background in analytics, holding positions in companies including Bank of New York Mellon and American Express. Charlie has advised on and managed agri-business transactions equating to over $150 million across the world and has had responsibilities in project sourcing and creation, through to fund raising and execution.

Charlie’s Skills

Charlie is based in London, UK and oversees our offices for planning and absentee project management.

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 sits in an Advisory position for Ag Incotech.

Who is Jouke?

Jouke holds an MSc in Physics and a PhD in Climate Control Systems. Jouke is an International Project Manager for Wageningen University in the Netherlands.

The Wageningen University & Research is the only university in the Netherlands to focus specifically on the theme ‘healthy food and living environment’ and is dedicated purely to agricultural studies.

Jouke has been in his current role for 23 years. His work consists of commercially financed projects related to the sustainability of protected horticulture (greenhouses). National project examples are the energy producing greenhouse and the development of a dehumidifying system for greenhouses. International projects involve greenhouse design for the tropics and water saving greenhouses for the Middle East.

Michael’s Skills

Jouke is based in the Netherlands and sits in an Advisory position for Ag IncoTech.

Who is Simon?

Simon holds a Masters of Science in Horticulture and is co-owner of a leading agricultural consultancy firm in New Zealand, which he opened in 1995. Simon advises international agriculture companies, particularly those involved in Controlled Environment facilities growing crops in tropical climates. Simon will offer ongoing innovative advice and dynamic perspectives to Ag Incotech.

Simon’s Skills

Simon is based in New Zealand and sits in an Advisory position for Ag Incotech.