Rob Appleby, Founder & CIO
We are a specialist investment advisory firm focused exclusively on the food value chain.
Our conviction is that the transition to a more efficient, resilient and secure food system is one of the most consequential and compelling investment opportunities of our time. We don’t approach this as a theme but as a structural reality that will reshape food value chains for decades.
The companies at the forefront of that transition will generate superior margins, command premium valuations and deliver outstanding returns. That alignment of purpose and performance is at the heart of everything we do.
The Cibus team combines deep experience in finance with hands-on knowledge of farming and food chains; a rare blend that bridges two worlds and drives our mission to build a better food system.
Head of Venture
Alastair is Head of Venture and member of the Investment Advisory Committee. He spent 18 years in investment banking, including 16 years at Morgan Stanley as Managing Director in the Equity Division (London and Hong Kong). After leaving banking in 2002, he attended the Royal Agricultural University and has managed his own mixed organic farm. Alastair holds a BSc in Zoology from the University of Exeter.
Cibus Representative on GP Boards
Catherine is a consultant Director of Fund Operations at Cibus Capital and a director of the Cibus Funds’ General Partners. Prior to joining in April 2025, she was Managing Director at Stenham Asset Management in Guernsey for 12 years. She has over 35 years’ experience in fund of funds and hedge fund business. Catherine holds a BA in Accounting & Finance from the University of West of England and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Consultant Investment Director
Damon is a Consultant Investment Director responsible for Australian and New Zealand agricultural strategy. Prior to joining Cibus in 2018, he spent 12 years in audit, financial reporting and taxation across public practice and commercial enterprises in the agriculture sector. Damon is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of New England.
Investor Relations Analyst
Ella is an Impact Analyst, joining in September 2023 as an ESG Intern after completing an MSc in Environmental Technology at Imperial College London. She holds a BA in Geography from University College London and previously worked in sustainable investment advisory.
Head of Operations
Fred is Head of Operations, responsible for IT and administration. He joined Cibus in 2013 as an Intern and is now a member of the Valuation Committee. Fred previously worked at TBWA and Montier Partners and holds a BA in Ancient History from Newcastle University.
Head of Impact
Georgina is Head of Impact, joining Cibus in 2021. She was Senior Associate at Worthstone, an impact investment consultancy, and developed sustainability strategies for multiple start-ups. Georgina holds an MSc in Climate Change, Finance and Management from Imperial College London and a BSc in Geology from Durham University.
Investment Director
Hugo is an Investment Director focused on Private Equity and Real Assets. Prior to joining Cibus in 2021, he spent five years at Greenhill & Co. in M&A and Restructuring in London and New York. Hugo holds a BA in Modern and Medieval Languages from the University of Cambridge and speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Head of Agriculture
Jason is Head of Agriculture and member of the Investment Advisory Committee. He was previously Head of Agribusiness Investments at VTB Capital Private Equity in Moscow, and Global Head of Operations at Macquarie Agricultural Funds Management, overseeing AUD 1.06bn in assets. Jason holds a Bachelor of Business from Charles Sturt University.
Chief Operating Officer
Jeremy is Chief Operating Officer with oversight of operations, valuations, finance and risk management. Prior to Cibus, he founded and sold Montier Asset Management to Stenham Asset Management, where he became Group Managing Director of the Hedge Fund Division. Jeremy began his career as an equity research analyst and holds an MA in Human Sciences from the University of Oxford.
Investor Relations Associate
Lucy is an Associate in the Investor Relations team at Cibus Capital. She has seven years’ experience in the real estate sector, working with institutional investors across transactions, valuations and consultancy projects. Lucy holds an MSc in Real Estate from Reading University, a BA in Geography from Exeter University and has completed the Sustainable Real Estate certification from Cambridge University.
Investment Associate
Mario is an Investment Associate on the Mid-Market team. He joined as an MBA intern in 2025, having previously spent six years at Deloitte Financial Advisory across M&A and restructuring. Mario holds an MSc in Finance from London Business School and is a CFA charterholder.
Founder and Chief Investment Officer
Rob founded Cibus Capital and serves as Chief Investment Officer. Over the past 23 years, he has invested across emerging and developed markets in Oceania, Asia and Europe. Prior to Cibus, he was co-founder and Joint CIO of ADM Capital Hong Kong. He spent 13 years at Lehman Brothers in Fixed Income Sales and Trading across London, New York and Singapore. Rob holds a BA in Zoology and Anthropology from St Peter’s College, Oxford.
Consultant Investment Analyst
Zac is an Investment Analyst within the ANZ Investment Team. Prior to joining in 2025, he worked as a Strategy Analyst at Mainsheet Capital and as an Investment Analyst for the Family Office. Zac holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Banking from the University of Sydney.
Senior Adviser
Jonathan is Chair of the Portfolio Committee and a Senior Adviser to Cibus Capital LLP. In addition to his role at Cibus, he is also a non-executive member of the Investment Advisory Committee of AF Capital, a large family office, as well as Chair of the Exit Committee and adviser to a UK-headquartered global financial services business. Prior to his advisory roles, Jonathan led OMERS Private Equity in Europe and was a member of their global investment committee. Before OMERS he was one of the founding partners and an Investment Committee member of Cognetas LLP. Jonathan has served on multiple boards as a non-executive director and chair, and qualified as a Chartered Accountant during his early career at Arthur Andersen.
Senior Adviser
Justin is a Strategic Adviser to LPAC members of Cibus Fund and Cibus Fund II. He is the co-founder and Chair of the Board of Directors of SLM Partners, simultaneously serving as Senior Adviser to the World Bank and Finance in Motion, a Distinguished Fellow at the World Resources Institute, and a Trustee of WWF-UK. Previously, Justin served as Director of HRH The Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit. He has held several public sector roles, including Adviser to the UK Government on Russia, energy and climate change; member of the UK Government’s Sustainable Energy Policy Advisory Board; and Adviser to the European Commission on EU–Russia coordination during the UNFCCC COP6 and COP7. Justin is a qualified Land Agent and holds a Diploma from the Royal Agricultural College at Cirencester.
Senior Adviser
Lisa Genasci is sustainability advisor to Cibus Capital. She is a Managing Director of ADM Capital Climate and is Sustainability Advisor for ADM Capital, where she sits on the Investment Advisory Committee and heads the ESG Committee. Until recently, Lisa was CEO of The ADM Capital Foundation, which she established with the ADM Capital partners in 2006 as an innovative philanthropic vehicle to support critical research and impact-driven approaches to promoting environmental conservation in Asia. She is a member of UNDP’s SDG Impact Steering Committee and on the World Resources Institute Global Leadership Council. She holds a BA degree with High Honors from Smith College and an LLM in Human Rights Law from Hong Kong University.
