Babylon Micro-Farms Appoints Marc Oshima as CEO

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Slice of Agriculture Team
March 03, 2025

Key Highlights:

  • Marc Oshima appointed CEO of Babylon Micro-Farms, succeeding Marc Oosterhuis.

  • Oshima brings extensive experience from AeroFarms and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Alliance.

  • Company poised for growth following strong performance and recent financing.

  • Babylon Micro-Farms operates over 300 farms across 40 states and five countries.

  • Customers include major brands like Aramark, Compass Group, Sodexo, and American Airlines.

Source: Direct

Notable Quotes:

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"I am delighted to have been appointed CEO to lead Babylon Micro-Farms and build on the original vision of the founders to simplify on-site indoor farming and provide more access to good food."

Marc Oshima, CEO at Babylon Micro-Farms
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"We are excited to welcome Marc Oshima to Babylon Micro-Farms. He is a dynamic, values-driven leader with extensive indoor farming experience and deep relationships within our target markets."

Chris Meyers, Board Director at Hull Street Capital

Why This Matters:

Babylon Micro-Farms is at the forefront of sustainable, on-site indoor farming, and Marc Oshima’s leadership marks a pivotal moment for the company’s expansion. With a strong track record in commercializing vertical farming solutions, Oshima is well-positioned to accelerate Babylon’s mission of providing fresh, locally grown produce to businesses and communities worldwide. As the demand for sustainable food solutions grows, this leadership transition underscores Babylon’s commitment to innovation and impact in the controlled environment agriculture space.