Spearheaded the development of Al Anam Model City Abbatoir in Makkah, KSA (9m head/ year capacity)
M.B.A. - Laurentian University (Ontario, Canada)
Dr. Mark Tester
ICS Advisor
World-Renowned Plant Scientist - Dr. Mark Tester is a globally recognized leader in plant science, with over 58,700 citations and an h-index of 114. His research on salinity tolerance and plant physiology supports sustainable agriculture in arid regions.
Academic Leadership - Professor of Plant Science at KAUST, Dr. Tester also directs both the Center of Excellence for Sustainable Food Security and the Center for Desert Agriculture, driving innovation in global food security.
Entrepreneurial Impact - Co-founder of Iyris, a sustainable agtech company operating in 11 countries, Dr. Tester helps farmers boost yields and climate resilience with technologies like the SecondSky greenhouse.
Dr. Karin Wessels
ICS Advisor
Founder and COO of Mamre
20 Years of Intensive Sheep Production Experienve
Doctor of Nursing Science (D.Cur), University of Johannesburg