Ash Ganley

Chief Executive Officer

Visionary Leader in Capital Growth and Strategic Scaling Across Diverse Industries

Ash Ganley is a distinguished executive recognized for his pioneering leadership and innovative contributions in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), biomanufacturing and corporate development. His career is characterized by strategic insight and operational excellence, consistently driving growth and profitability across various sectors.

In his role as Director at Total Grow Control, Ash has been instrumental in designing and constructing advanced control systems and turnkey facilities, setting new industry standards in agriculture and biomanufacturing through real-time monitoring and operational reliability.

As a Partner at Cannabis Global Consultants International, Ash applies his extensive industry knowledge to guide clients towards sustainable, profitable growth, effectively managing risks within the cannabis business value chain.

Through Ganley Consulting International, Ash leverages over a decade of leadership in CEA and agricultural technology, enabling international clients to achieve success through disciplined integration and data strategies, while overseeing large-scale cultivation operations globally.

At Scigenics International, Ash led the development of proprietary molecular manufacturing technologies for plant-inspired medicines, securing essential capital and grants to enhance R&D and market presence.

In his advisory role at Highmont Advisors, Ash provides strategic guidance in agri-business and biotech, supporting corporate restructuring and turnaround efforts to maximize stakeholder value.

Previously, as Executive Director and Co-Founder at NOBO, Inc, Ash was pivotal in expanding vertically integrated cannabis operations in multiple states, optimizing supply chains, and securing significant equity investments.

As CEO and Co-Founder of GrowRay Technologies, Ash drove the company to profitability by innovating cultivation technology and forming strategic partnerships, establishing GrowRay as a leader in greenhouse-focused cannabis solutions.

His earlier work with Phytosynthetix involved developing and commercializing adaptive lighting and environmental monitoring technologies, supported by USDA grants and private equity.

Ash's expertise spans CEA cultivation scaling, high-efficiency facilities design, biomanufacturing processes, supply chain optimization, capital raising, strategic planning, team building, and biotechnical technology IP development.

Educated at Cardigan Mountain School, Tabor Academy, Bard College, and the University of Colorado, Ash is also a Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH).

Ash Ganley’s career exemplifies his capacity to lead transformative change, optimize operations, and drive sustainable growth. His strategic vision and execution have consistently delivered value across industries, establishing him as a sought-after leader in capital growth and strategic scaling.