
GROWSPEC GLOBAL
Established in 2015, GROWSPEC GLOBAL is a leader in sustainable, innovative T-CEA solutions, serving 25 countries with over 35 farms and 1 million data points.
10+ Years
Experience in T-CEA
Tech-Focused
Company
25+
Countries
35+
Farms
1 Million
Data Points

At GROWSPEC GLOBAL, our mission is simple
Technology that Works Effortlessly
– from Seedling to Harvest
A Streamlined, Closed - Loop Business Model
– from Cultivation to Sales
UNIQUE EDGE
What Sets Us Apart

Fully Integrated
Hardware- Software System
Advanced hardware and user-friendly software for effortless control and monitoring.

Hands- On Experience
From Self- Owned Farms
Backed by hands-on expertise for optimised performance and high yields across various environments.

All- In- One
Turnkey Solution
A complete, ready-to-grow system for easy setup and smooth operation. Custom-built options available.
TEAM
People Behind the Vision
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ALVIS MA
Principal of The Group
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CANDICE MO
Head of Operations
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JEFF RAZAQ
Head of Global Business Development
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BENARDUS
SLEIJSTER
Head of Sales Development
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GHULAM ABBAS
Head of Technical Sales
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MARK RAPER
Head of Project Development
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TIM MORTON
Agronomist

JEREMY
DARBY
Agronomist
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ALVIS
Founder & CEO
Alvis is an experienced entrepreneur with a strong track record of founding successful businesses. He established Guangzhou Matec Electronics in 2008, Foshan Tuffplus Automotive Lighting in 2014, and GROWSPEC Global in 2015. In 2022, he expanded GROWSPEC with the launch of LeafyThai in Thailand. As the primary inventor, Alvis holds over 40 patents and currently manages GROWSPEC's daily operations and product development.
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CANDICE
Founder & COO
Candice holds a degree in International Economics and Trade and has 16 years of experience in foreign trade. She leads GROWSPEC's foreign trade department with strategic vision, driving operational efficiency and global growth, positioning GROWSPEC as a leader in the industry.
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JEFF
Head of Global Business Development
With over 10 years in the vertical farming industry, Jeff has travelled the world to study technologies and collaborate with experts. He’s been key in advancing GROWSPEC’s technology and is focused on positioning the company as a global leader in vertical farming, particularly in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
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ABBAS
Head of Technical Sales
With a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from South China University of Technology, Abbas is multilingual in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, and Chinese, enabling him to effectively expand GROWSPEC’s global presence. His expertise and leadership are pivotal in driving international growth and strengthening relationships with global clients.

EDDIE
Head of Branding & Marketing
Eddie, from Malaysia, has 18 years of experience in brand marketing, managing markets across the Americas, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. He has a Master’s in Business Administration and has led successful brand strategies in various industries. At GROWSPEC, he oversees branding and marketing, driving the company’s growth and enhancing its global reputation.

BARRY
COO, GROWSPEC U.K.
Barry has over 30 years of experience managing high-impact projects. He excels in strategic planning, operations, and team leadership, having overseen multimillion-dollar international projects. Barry is skilled in resource allocation, stakeholder management, and compliance, ensuring GROWSPEC’s operations are efficient and client-focused.

TIM
Agronomist
Agronomist at GROWSPEC, has over 40 years of experience in advanced farming and plant R&D. He turned his family farm into a leading fruit business and co-owned the UK's largest hydroponic strawberry glasshouses. He later led soft fruit R&D at Total Produce plc and now advises global berry breeding programmes and farming projects across Europe, the USA, and Africa.

JEREMY
Agronomist
A farm-raised agronomist from Norfolk, UK, Jeremy holds a BSc. in Agricultural Sciences and an MSc. in Crop Physiology. He has over 30 years of experience advising on berry crop production and controlled environment agriculture worldwide. Jeremy’s expertise spans substrate culture, plant propagation, and global farming systems, specialising in virus-free mother stocks and berry breeding programmes.
HISTORY
Journey to Excellence

