Roland Bonney

Executive Chairman, AGROLO

Roland co-founded Benchmark Holdings plc in 2000 to develop sustainable progress in the food chain with a focus on agriculture, aquaculture and animal health. He co-led the company to a successful flotation on the London (AIM) stock exchange serving on the plc Board as COO and directing an extensive M&A and growth programme.

Roland has over 35 years’ international experience in agriculture and food business having first established his own farming business and a food chain consultancy to blue-chip global food companies including M&S, Tesco, and McDonald’s, prior to building the Benchmark group. He has extensive experience of business development in the US and the emerging Latin American and Asian markets.

Working closely over the years with world leading scientists, farmer led businesses, NGO teams and global food chain partners Roland has a clear understanding and insight into the fundamentals of the food chain and the challenges it faces. He continues to farm himself.

Mobile: +44 7974662016

Email: roland.bonney@agrolo.co.uk