Tom Forrest is a global leader in the cannabis industry and the first ever Churchill Fellow for Cannabis Agronomy. He is the author of a White Paper on cannabis botany, global industry trends and best-practice cultivation for the Australian market.
With formal qualifications in business, horticulture and protected cropping, and specialist training in hydroponics and plant botany, Tom brings deep expertise across both science and industry. His intimate knowledge of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis cultivation, combined with business and marketing skills, has made him a sought-after speaker, lecturer and advisor in the field.
Named 'Advocate of the Year' at the 2022 Australian Cannabis Awards, Tom is known for his commitment to building a sustainable and collaborative cannabis sector across the Asia-Pacific. His farm has won both the Environmental, Social and Governance Award and the Industry Collaboration Award at the Cannabis Industry Awards.
Tom has led successful cannabis projects in Australia and New Zealand, working with ASX-listed companies, universities and private businesses. He is the Co-founder and Cultivation Director at Puro (NZ), Managing Director of Indicated Technology (VIC), and Communications Manager at Stealth Garden Wholesale (SA).
