Born in London, UK. Living in Mullumbimby, Australia I discovered the nutritional qualities of Hemp seed while in Canada (1991) and this led me to travel the world searching for answers as to why this ‘eco-wonder plant’ was not being widely accepted. I proceeded to create my own ‘chocolate bar’ based on hemp seed. Upon reaching supermarket level acceptance I considered the product a success (the best selling health food bar in supermarkets) and moved on to create a range of other food products, including Hemp Milk, Hemp Ice Cream, Hemp Bread and more, for various companies. These products continue to be successful. Then developed a commercial Hemp fibre based plastic as an alternative to mainstream petrochemicals. This environmentally friendly alternative is now being used in a number of products. My skills in promoting and marketing a sensitive, not-well-known product to the mainstream have proved valuable in my projects since which include writing 3 books; producing two music CDs and a TV pilot / DVD called Not The Cooking Show. Working in Australia in the hemp industry and as a manager of a luxury health spa leads me to my goal is to create a truly sustainable health retreat/business/community centre and have been accumulating knowledge to this end throughout my life. A range of natural hemp oil based bodycare products called Higher Nature was next. Founder of Zeo International (formerly Zelfo Australia) This led me to moving back to founding the not-for-profit NGO Common Unity Foundation where I am continue to assist those in setting up community. My passion with hemp continues as my main focus through helping others create successful businesses. Acting CEO of the Southen Hemisphere's largest hemp food production company Hemp Foods Australia my work is now on replicating our business globally through Hemp Foods International. hempfoods.com.au elixinol.com startahempbusiness.com hempowered.com hempplastic.com www.thehempbuilder.com

CEO @ From May 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) Managing Director and Founder @ From September 1999 to Present (16 years 4 months) Business Consultant in Hemp @ From March 2010 to Present (5 years 10 months) Founder & Owner @ From December 1999 to Present (16 years 1 month) Hemp Farmer growing hemp seeds for oil and protein @ From August 2011 to January 2013 (1 year 6 months) Founder & Manager @ From January 2002 to September 2012 (10 years 9 months) Principal Participant @ From February 2009 to May 2011 (2 years 4 months) Hemp Builder @ From 2010 to 2011 (1 year) Co-Founder @ From December 2009 to June 2010 (7 months) Brand Manager @ From September 2009 to January 2010 (5 months) CEO and Business Development Manager @ From January 2005 to February 2009 (4 years 2 months) Owner @ From 2003 to 2007 (4 years) Founder & Owner @ From 1996 to 1998 (2 years)

Paul Benhaim is skilled in: Start-ups, Business Planning, Sustainable Business, Eco-friendly, Green Building, Green, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Strategy, Sustainability Consulting, Sustainability, New Business Development, Product Development, Sustainable Development, Green Marketing, hemp