Executive Team
Riaan Kirsten
Founder
For over 23 years, Riaan and his team have dedicated countless hours to developing the RainBox units. Today, this world-class technology has been successfully installed in thousands of units worldwide.
As a South African-born entrepreneur with a track record of successful businesses, Riaan was the driving force behind the development and operation of AgriWater.
Riaan has brought his considerable technical expertise to the AgriWater team.
As a South African-born entrepreneur with a track record of successful businesses, Riaan was the driving force behind the development and operation of AgriWater.
Riaan has brought his considerable technical expertise to the AgriWater team.
Business Operations Team
Remina Pienaar
Chemist
Remina is a highly skilled chemical engineer with a passion for sustainable farming practices. With a degree in Chemical Engineering and a major in Biochemistry from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, she took on a consulting role with the AgriWater team (formerly Puricare), where she conducted the majority of the scientific research on the Rainmaker’s Advanced Oxidation Process. Her technical expertise in developing sustainable and science-based crop nutrition and agricultural soil health has been invaluable to the team, and will continue to make a crucial contribution to expanding the company’s Scientific horizons.
Renier Meiring
Agronomist
Renier is a highly skilled agronomist with over 20 years of experience in consulting for the agriculture industry. He received his degree in Agricultural Studies from Potchefstroom Agriculture College, and has applied his expertise to hundreds of farms with challenging soil conditions, including major South African operations such as Schoeman Farms and Mahela Farming.
Renier has been a valued consultant for Agriwater for the past eight years, providing expert advice on crop nutrition and soil health. As Chief Agronomist, he brings his wealth of experience to bear in developing innovative solutions for AgriWater's expanding client base.
Renier has been a valued consultant for Agriwater for the past eight years, providing expert advice on crop nutrition and soil health. As Chief Agronomist, he brings his wealth of experience to bear in developing innovative solutions for AgriWater's expanding client base.
Gerhard Basson
Procurement & Technical
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Business Development Team
Paul Adams
Platform Design & Implementation
With over 25 years of experience in the irrigation industry, Paul is a key member of the AgriWater team. He spent 14 years consulting for Agriwater and played a critical role in developing RainBot technology to its current market-dominating position. Paul’s expertise in all types of irrigation systems and his deep understanding of farmers’ unique challenges has allowed him to adapt RainBot to a wide range of irrigation situations, helping farmers achieve optimal crop yields while conserving water resources. Paul brings his considerable experience and expertise to every project he undertakes, making him a valuable asset to the team.
Drew Murphy
Full StackWeb & Mobile Developer
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Barend Pienaar
Protocols - Research & Development
Barend brings his deep passion for agriculture and expertise to the AgriWater team, providing a valuable research arm to the company. Equipped with a degree from Stellenbosch University, he began his career as a researcher, delving into major agricultural companies in South Africa.
Shifting focus to plant growth regulators and biostimulants, Barend's role evolved, leading him to become a senior agronomist at a biostimulant company. There, he managed the R&D program, extending technical support globally. Concurrently pursuing an MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Cape Town, Barend's research dives into the impact of abiotic stress on plant metabolomes, microbiomes and agronomic parameters. His multidimensional expertise contributes significantly to AgriWater's commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovation.
Shifting focus to plant growth regulators and biostimulants, Barend's role evolved, leading him to become a senior agronomist at a biostimulant company. There, he managed the R&D program, extending technical support globally. Concurrently pursuing an MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Cape Town, Barend's research dives into the impact of abiotic stress on plant metabolomes, microbiomes and agronomic parameters. His multidimensional expertise contributes significantly to AgriWater's commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovation.