Mario Simmaco

Mario Edoardo Simmaco is the Founder and CEO of GreenAnt, a company focused on sustainable farming and reforestation efforts. Originally from Rome, Italy, Mario moved to the Netherlands to pursue his studies, where he found the inspiration for GreenAnt.1 He is a Liberal Arts Honour graduate from Leiden University College.3

Career and Achievements

Mario successfully built a young team to bring his vision for GreenAnt to life.1 Under his leadership, GreenAnt has been making significant strides in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation:

• The company is working on innovative solutions to reforest the world and tackle climate change.5
• GreenAnt has established international collaborations, including a Thai-Dutch Ant Farming R&D Project with TISTR Thailand.6

Recent Activities

Mario has been actively involved in promoting sustainable farming practices:

• In December 2023, he traveled to Indonesia with GreenAnt's COO to learn more about the country's agricultural sector.2
• He participated in International Agri-Food Network events, demonstrating his commitment to innovation in sustainable farming.4

Leadership Style

Mario is described as a visionary leader who "always has a new, crazy strategy up his sleeve." His approach combines grit and dedication, which has enabled him and his team to make significant impacts in their field.1

In addition to his role at GreenAnt, Mario is also the head of Eutopya.org, further showcasing his commitment to sustainability and innovation.3