An engineer and successful “ag-tech” entrepreneur, Benoît possesses in-depth knowledge of the agribusiness sector. He has an extensive network in the greenhouse industry in Switzerland, France, the Netherlands and USA/Canada. A recognized expert, he has recently advice the State of Fribourg regarding the development of a greenhouse research project and is advising several Swiss family offices in their Ag and Food global investment strategy. At Combagroup, the company he created in 2011 and sold last May, Benoit successfully developed a business from concept to commercialization. A natural problem-solver, Benoît is constantly motivated to seek innovative solutions to obstacles. Benoît has the essential communication skills necessary to bring together and motivate people of different backgrounds in a team. He is, notably, able to draw on a wide network of highly experienced professionals both to validate his ideas and provide him with the necessary technical, commercial and financial help and advice when needed. His solid and diverse academic profile provides a qualified intellectual foundation for the project. Benoît is constantly motivated by the challenge of using his ideas to positively impact the world. He is concerned about the economic and environmental problems currently faced by the agricultural industry and is eager to innovate in order to improve the sector. In a world with an increasing population, agricultural yields must increase to meet higher demand. It is within this context that the sector requires investment, innovation and change. Benoît’s vision is to participate actively in this process and thereby improve peoples’ lives. Finally, he is highly motivated by the challenge of creating financial and economic value from his projects and ideas.