Geoffrey Smith – Project Developer – Growponics United Kingdom

Geoffrey Smith, studied Commercial Horticulture specializing in hydroponic production. Worked in the Middle East managing a hydroponic farm from 1981-86, and since 1986 has been running his own business growing hydroponic salad crops. Chairman of Snaith Salad Growers, a marketing co-operative through which his produce is marketed directly to the multiple supermarkets, including Wal-Mart (UK). Sits on the HDC protected crops panel advising on research priorities for the leafy salad sector. Qualified as a tax accountant in 1998, and passed the ACCA accountancy exams in 2000.