David Hunt

David Hunt is a seasoned entrepreneur and strategic leader at the intersection of agriculture and emerging technology. Beginning his career in corporate banking, David quickly channeled his passion for agricultural innovation into building Comex-McKinnon into a grain trading powerhouse, growing the company to €203 million in revenue before departing in 2014. He then founded Cainthus, a pioneering livestock computer vision analytics company, where he has driven key strategic initiatives from the ground up and continues to lead the company's long-term vision. A recognized authority in agri-tech, David has provided expert consultancy to the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the United States Department of Energy on sustainable agriculture, as well as to the European Union Agriculture and Rural Development Cabinet on agricultural legislation and entrepreneurship. An accomplished public speaker, he is widely sought after for his insights on the convergence of technology and agriculture, making him a leading voice in the future of smart farming and agricultural innovation.