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SISPA-ICS Executive Team

Riath Hamed

Founder & CEO, SISPA ICS

  • SISPA Founder and Visionary
  • Founder and CEO of Intellectual Capital Arabia (ICA)
  • Founder of Balqees
  • Cofounder of Naseem Hamed Enterprises - Managing all of Prince Naseem Hamed's world title fights
  • Master's Degree - International Relations (UK)

Jess Scruby

Founder & Chief Commercial Officer SISPA ICS

  • SISPA Founder and Visionary
  • Sheep Management and Production (Penn State University)
  • American Citizen - Saudi Permanent Resident

Ryan Bennett

Partner, Chief Operating Officer, SISPA-ICS

  • Experienced agricultural leader: Multi-generational background in both livestock and crop production.
  • Proven innovator in animal genetics: Successfully developed and improved livestock breeds for enhanced productivity.
  • Sustainability champion: Implemented environmentally conscious farming practices on a large scale.
  • Operational excellence expert: Demonstrated ability to significantly improve efficiency and profitability in agricultural operations.

Patrick Smith

Chief Technology Officer, SISPA ICS

  • 25+ years of experience in software development
  • 40+ years of experience in intensive sheep production.
  • 40+ years of experience in various sheep feedstock crop production
  • Established the largest intensive lamb production facility in North America, (producing 150,000+ lambs annually)
  • M.S. Computer Science

Paul Renaud

Chief Sustainability Officer, SISPA ICS

  • Pioneering leader in sustainable agriculture, renowned for carbon-neutral maple syrup production
  • Instrumental in the validation of the Dairy Farmers of Canada's "Net Zero by 2050" best practices guide
  • Established the first provably carbon-neutral maple syrup production in North America, impacting over 60,000 maple taps in Ontario
  • Led carbon footprint modeling for a agroforestry initiative funded by Agrifood Canada
  • Serves on multiple climate change committees in the maple syrup industry
  • BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics; Certificate in Circular Economy & Sustainability Strategies (Cambridge University)
  • Certified in ISO 14064-1 for GHG Inventory and Carbon Footprint

Elsadig Hassan

Chief Legal Officer, SISPA ICS

  • Extensive legal background in the GCC and MENA regions, specializing in commercial and corporate law.
  • Holds an LLB/LLM in International Commercial Law (UK) and has practiced in diverse legal environments.
  • Collaborates closely with ICA to establish a robust legal framework for SISPA-ICS.
  • Develops and implements an intellectual capital management strategy to protect and maximize the value of SISPA-ICS's intellectual assets.
  • In-depth understanding of Saudi commercial law, GCC regulations, and intellectual property law.

SISPA-ICS Joint Venture Partners

Riath Hamed

CEO, ICA

  • SISPA Founder and Visionary
  • Founder and CEO of Intellectual Capital Arabia (ICA)
  • Founder of Balqees
  • Cofounder of Naseem Hamed Enterprises - Managing all of Prince Naseem Hamed's world title fights
  • Master's Degree - International Relations (UK)
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Dr. CJ Lin

CEO, Aoqun

  • Founder and CEO of Aoqun
  • 35+ Years of experience in Ruminant nutrition, Feed formulation and production
  • Ph.D., Animal Sciences, Ruminant Nutrition, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Manie Wessels

CEO, Mamre

  • Founder and CEO of Mamre
  • 20 Years of Intensive Sheep Production Experience
  • MSc – Social Science – University of Leicester UK
  • Master in Sustainable Agriculture - University of the Free State

Dr. Karin Wessels

COO, Mamre

  • Founder and COO of Mamre
  • 20 Years of Intensive Sheep Production Experienve
  • Doctor of Nursing Science (D.Cur), University of Johannesburg

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

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Contact SISPA today to learn more about our sustainable sheep production initiatives and how we can work together to support food security and economic growth in Saudi Arabia.

Address

6719 FadlAllah, As Salamah Dist. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 23436 - 2850

Phone

+966 54 662 9829

Email

info@sispa-ics.com

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