Farmbot Appoints Davide Defendi as Global CTO
Slice of Agriculture Team
09/26/2025
Key highlights
- Davide Defendi named Global CTO of Farmbot Monitoring Solutions
- Will lead product and IT across Australia and the U.S. (Ranchbot)
- Brings experience from six start-ups, with three public listings
- Appointment supports Farmbot’s Series B capital raise
- Focused on scaling ag-tech innovation in global markets
Source: Linkedin
Notable Quotes
“ We are thrilled to welcome Davide to the Farmbot team in Australia and Ranchbot in the USA… an outstanding addition to our leadership group at this critical stage of growth. ”
Andrew Coppin, Co-Founder & CEO at Farmbot
“ Farmbot and Ranchbot are uniquely positioned to transform agriculture through simple, reliable, data-driven technology. ”
Davide Defendi, Global CTO at Farmbot
Why This Matters
The appointment of Davide Defendi as Global CTO marks a strategic move for Farmbot Monitoring Solutions as it prepares for its Series B capital raise and expands operations globally. With a history of scaling tech startups and achieving significant market capitalisation, Defendi’s leadership is expected to drive innovation and growth across Farmbot’s ag-tech offerings. His appointment reflects the increasing importance of technology in transforming agriculture through reliable, data-driven solutions.
