Kevin Smith serves as the Chairman of the Board at Micropep Technologies, where the focus is on developing innovative peptide-based biological products for sustainable agriculture. In addition, Kevin holds a position as Director on the Board of Verdesian Life Sciences, which is dedicated to enhancing nutrient use efficiency for farmers through a range of patented technologies. As an independent consultant and investor since 2007, Kevin provides advisory services during due diligence and integration for various specialty chemicals and agribusinesses. Previous roles include senior leadership positions at Houghton International, Arysta LifeScience, and Sun Chemical Inc., where Kevin contributed to significant growth and innovation across diverse sectors. Kevin's educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from London Business School and a B.A. (Hons) in French from the University of Leeds.