Rob Smallman

With over 24 years in the global cannabis industry, I specialize in medical cannabis cultivation, post-harvest operations, business development, and international trade. As Vice President of the Global Cannabis Exchange (GCX), I lead strategic initiatives that connect international buyers and suppliers, ensuring compliance, quality assurance, and seamless transactions. My focus is on creating a transparent, efficient, and scalable ecosystem for the medical cannabis industry, enabling businesses to navigate international markets with confidence.

As President of Avitas Global we are a world renown seed to sale Medical cannabis consultancy company, offering services globally.

Previously, I served as Principal Consultant for Medical Cannabis & B2B and Director of Cultivation & Post-Harvest for Curaleaf International, overseeing cultivation, B2B sales, and post-harvest operations. I have led large-scale medical cannabis projects, building strategic alliances across Europe and beyond.

I have held executive roles, including Chief Cultivation Officer and Post-Harvest Manager, managing major cannabis and hemp projects in Spain, Italy, the UK, Serbia, Uruguay, Portugal, Greece, Canada, Thailand, the USA, and Switzerland. My expertise spans licensing, regulatory compliance, facility design, site selection, genetic development, and supply chain management.