Jenna Ross

"My personality test showed that I am a coordinator, influencer and a manager which fits perfectly with my job. I help coordinate AgriTech projects and team members; I influence a range of stakeholders across the industry; and I manager International activities.

I am also a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMgr FCMI) and have completed an MBA."

"I am a farmer’s daughter from Aberdeenshire with a passion for science and driving innovation in agriculture. I currently work for the UK government-funded Agri-Tech centre, Crop Health and Protection (CHAP), driving international business and grant-funded opportunities.

I am also an Honorary Fellow at the University of Aberdeen and Stellenbosch University in South Africa."

"I hold a PhD in Environmental Science and an MBA and I have over 10 years of international project experience. I completed a Nuffield Farming Scholarship, where I spent 26 weeks travelling the world in 2018 studying global opportunities in agriculture.

I received awards from LANTRA, CARAS, Scottish Land and Estates Helping it Happen, Aberdeen Business School, Chartered Management Institute (CMI), Royal Northern Agricultural Society and was selected as one of the top 5 MBA graduates in the world by Association of MBA’s.

I am highly published and an active STEM ambassador, LANTRA industry champion, #LockdownLearning contributor, Chartered Manager and Fellow of CMI (CMgr FCMI), Secretary and Treasurer for Nuffield Scotland, founding board member of the Africa Scotland Business Network and Honorary Fellow of the University of Aberdeen (UK) and Stellenbosch University (South Africa)."

"I am a self-proclaimed slug enthusiast with a passion for international travel, and have lived and worked in the UK, Norway, US, South Africa, Tanzania and Angola."

"My role involves driving innovation in agriculture with an international focus."

"PhD Environmental Science; MBA; Diploma Business Management and Leadership; BSc Hons Forensic Science"