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Arama Kukutai

Rewriting the rules of Agriculture

Arama Kukutai is the Chief Executive Officer of Plenty®, an indoor vertical farming technology company. He is a seasoned entrepreneur and agritech leader with over 25 years of experience in agriculture, investment, and sustainability.13

Professional Background:

  • CEO of Plenty since January 20225
  • Co-founder and Partner at Finistere Ventures13
  • Previously served as executive chairman of PKW Farms in New Zealand, Australia, and Asia1

Personal Details:

  • Of New Zealand Māori descent, with affiliations to Waikato, Maniapoto, and Te Aupōuri iwi (tribes)3
  • Actively involved in indigenous land and economic development
  • Holds law and business/agronomy degrees from Victoria University of Wellington3

Career Highlights:

  • Has been an investor in Plenty and on its Board of Directors since September 20161
  • Led New Zealand's Trade & Investment agency in North America1
  • Focuses on advancing vertical farming technology and sustainable agriculture24

Kukutai is committed to transforming agriculture through technology, with a vision of creating sustainable, intelligent farms that deliver healthy, pesticide-free produce with premium flavor.4

Highlights

Jun 19 · igrownews.com
Advancing Vertical Farming: An Interview with Plenty CEO Arama ...
Arama Kukutai - Milken Institute
Arama Kukutai - Milken Institute
Climate change is pushing American farmers to confront what's next - The Washington Post
Climate change is pushing American farmers to confront what's next - The Washington Post
Sep 17 · Fortune
Walmart and Kroger are betting on a bankruptcy-hit indoor farming industry that many consider unsustainable - Fortune
Walmart and Kroger are betting on a bankruptcy-hit indoor farming industry that many consider unsust
May 29 · plantandfood.com
Global food leaders - Arama Kukutai
Jan 23 · indoor.ag
5 Questions With Plenty CEO Arama Kukutai - Indoor Ag-Con
Jan 4 · indoor.ag
Plenty CEO Arama Kukutai To Kick Off Indoor Ag-Con 2023 With ...
Plenty CEO Arama Kukutai To Kick Off Indoor Ag-Con 2023 With ...
Jan 19 · plenty.ag
Plenty Appoints Agritech Veteran Arama Kukutai to CEO

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Location

San Diego, California, United States