Who is James?

James’ Skills

James is a hands-on visionary and leader of Ag IncoTech

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 Jayson?

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

Jayson then moved on to his next position at Franklin Templeton Investments as a Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager, helping oversee an investment mandate of $20B in assets.

Jayson sits alongside James, as a Shareholder and a member of 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.

In his day-to-day role with Ag Incotech, Jayson will oversee  financial planning and budgeting for our expansions into the US market.

Jayson’s Skills

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

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.

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 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.