Following a period of continued success, Controlled environment agriculture technology specialist, Light Science Technologies (LST), has appointed a new Business Development Manager to drive further growth.
Nick Green joins Light Science Technologies as the agricultural technology company pursues new strategies for long-term growth and sustainable profits.
With over two decades in a procurement role for a fresh produce company, and a further five years’ experience within commercial roles for the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) sector, Nick is well equipped to help Light Science Technologies grow.
“With a background in agriculture, produce and a-tech industries, I am thrilled to join Light Science Technologies at such an exciting time! I’m keen to apply my skills in negotiation, stakeholder management and delivery of commercial targets to support LST’s growth and help expand the market reach of their innovative agricultural lighting and sensor products” says Nick
Nick has spent his entire career at the forefront of the fresh produce sector, initially earning a degree in Agri-Food Marketing at Harper Adams University and starting his working life at a salad and vegetable processing company.
Since then, Nick has developed expertise across growing, processing and procurement, bringing a unique perspective to the production and the opportunities that lie between farm field and consumer stores.
Nick is also fluent in French and Spanish, creating further opportunity to support and accelerate Light Science Technologies’ expansion across Europe.
“With Nick’s experience in managing cross functional teams and consistently delivering results within challenging environments, we are confident that his skillset will be invaluable in fulfilling our mission. Through his fresh approach on commercial management, we aim to equip more growers with cutting-edge technology that helps them grow more with less” says Craig Price, Operations Director of Light Science Technologies.
Established in 2019, Light Science Technologies have been at the forefront of developing solutions in controlled environment lighting, crop monitoring and greenhouse automation used in commercial greenhouses, polytunnels and vertical farms.
Their aim is to help growers gain better control over their environment, allowing them to improve productivity, efficiency and yields, and to grow more with less.
More information about Light Science Technologies can be found at: https://lightsciencetech.com/
