SISPA-ICS Executive Team

Riath Hamed

Founder & CEO, SISPA ICS

Jess Scruby

Founder & Chief Commercial Officer SISPA ICS

Ryan Bennett

Partner, Chief Operating Officer, SISPA-ICS

Patrick Smith

Chief Technology Officer, SISPA ICS

Paul Renaud

Chief Sustainability Officer, SISPA ICS

Elsadig Hassan

Chief Legal Officer, SISPA ICS

SISPA-ICS Joint Venture Partners

Riath Hamed

CEO, ICA

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Dr. CJ Lin

CEO, Aoqun

Manie Wessels

CEO, Mamre

Dr. Karin Wessels

COO, Mamre

SISPA-ICS Advisory Board

World-Renowned Plant Scientist

Dr. Tester is a leading figure in plant science with over 58,700 citations and an h-index of 114, demonstrating significant impact and recognition in his field. His research focuses on salinity tolerance and plant physiology, crucial for sustainable agriculture in arid environments.

Academic Leader

He is a Professor of Plant Science at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), a prestigious research institution in Saudi Arabia. He also serves as the Director of the Center of Excellence for Sustainable Food Security and the Center for Desert Agriculture at KAUST, highlighting his commitment to addressing global food challenges.

Successful Entrepreneur

Dr. Tester co-founded Iyris, a company developing innovative and sustainable farming solutions. Iyris operates in 11 countries, providing farmers with technologies like the "SecondSky" greenhouse to improve yields and combat climate change.

SISPA-ICS Advisory Board

Dr. Mark Tester

SISPA Advisor

JV Partners

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