Sam Clayton

Sam Clayton is the Founder and Chief People Finder at AgRecruit, the first dedicated AgriTech recruitment consultancy.1 He established AgRecruit in August 2019, focusing on recruitment for the AgriTech sector.1 With a unique background combining tech and agricultural market expertise, Sam has exceptional knowledge of and networks within the global AgTech scene, particularly in the EMEA and North American regions.1

Sam's experience includes:

1. Senior Recruitment Consultant at Provide (March 2016 - July 2019), specializing in AgriTech, AI, IoT, and Data Science.1
2. Senior Recruitment Consultant in Energy and Technology at Provide (August 2014 - March 2016).1
3. IT & Technology Practice Delivery Consultant at Provide (May 2012 - August 2014).1

AgRecruit, under Sam's leadership, covers various sub-sectors within AgriTech, including:

• Vertical Farming & Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
• Precision Agriculture
• AI & Robotics
• SaaS / Data platforms
• Alternative Proteins
• Plant & Bio Sciences
• Geospatial & Remote Sensing
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate-Tech in agriculture1

Sam's company provides recruitment services for a wide range of roles, from leadership positions to technical and commercial posts, as well as specialized contract positions.1 AgRecruit has received positive testimonials from clients such as Terraprima Group, Agrimetrics, Saga Robotics, Alltech, and Earth Rover for their ability to find high-quality candidates in various disciplines within the AgriTech sector.2