Brian Bennette

Brian Bennett is the founder and CEO of Thrive Agritech and has held various senior management and design positions in the LED lighting industry ranging from venture-backed start-ups to Fortune Global 500 companies. As Director of Technology for UK based Illumis Lights, Brian oversaw the global design, development and manufacturing of advanced LED lighting fixtures. As Director of Engineering for the LED lighting division of Toyota Tsusho America, he helped design and develop LED lighting products for industrial, commercial and residential applications. He’s a graduate of the University of Rochester, holding a BSc in Optical Engineering, and is certified by the National Council of Qualifications for Lighting Professionals.