Johan Persson

Career arc

1. Founder & PartnerNov 2024 — Present

   Project People Dubai· Дубай· Full-time
2. Strategic Advisor - Business Turnaround And ExpansionSep 2024 — Present

   Food People· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
3. AdvisorJul 2024 — Present

   Core Direction· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Part-time
4. AdvisorJul 2024 — Jul 2025

   rite.· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Part-time
5. Advisor and Board MemberApr 2024 — Present

   Satocci· Dubai/Sweden· Part-time
6. AdvisorAug 2023 — Aug 2025

   DRIFE· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Part-time
7. AdvisorApr 2023 — Present

   TransformationX· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
8. Managing PartnerMar 2023 — Present

   investDO LLC· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
9. Chief Operating OfficerApr 2020 — Feb 2023

   Pure Harvest Smart Farms· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
10. Founder & CEOJun 2015 — Present

    skyTON· Full-time
11. —Present

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Education

• Seglingsgymnasiet Ängelholm
  · Science1998 — 2001
• Lunds tekniska högskola / The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University
  Master's degree · Chemical Engineering, Polymer science2001 — 2006

About

Experienced Investor & Strategic Advisor | Board-ready with a Proven Track Record in High-Growth Sectors As a former executive at Careem and Pure Harvest Smart Farms, I bring over a decade of experience driving value and growth through strategic investments, governance, and operational excellence across technology, transportation, and agriculture. Currently, as a Founder & Partner at Project People, I support companies in accelerating growth, optimizing operations, and navigating complex industry landscapes within the GCC Food ecosystem. Board & Leadership Profile: A visionary and team-oriented leader with deep expertise in operations, customer experience, and supply chain management. My experience spans high-stakes environments where I developed agile, customer-centric strategies and l

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