Marc is an incredibly passionate innovator and champion of the produce industry around the world. He co-founded AeroFarms with the deep desire to make fresh, nutritious produce more accessible to communities globally. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in Food two years in a row, AeroFarms is a mission-driven company and certified B-Corporation, leading the way for indoor vertical farming company and transforming agriculture. AeroFarms is also the 2019 Winner for Best Inventions for Food & Beverage by Time magazine.
Marc is on the Board of Directors for the Produce Marketing Association and is also an active member of the United Fresh Marketing Merchandising Council helping address the broader produce industry challenges and opportunities. Marc also sits on the FDA Romaine Advisory Task Force and is Vice Chairman of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Food Safety Coalition. In addition, Marc is Co-Chair for the Board of Chefs Collaborative, a 25 year old non-profit focused on improving our sustainable food systems, and he has been part of the Marketing Advisory Committee for the Food Bank for NYC¸ helping improve access to fresh, healthy food. He has a B.A. from Columbia College and a M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.