The Team

Jared

Jared Willis, born in Chicago, has lived abroad for over 15 years across the Middle East and Cyprus. He leads sourcing, oil extraction, research, and global marketing for Liven. Previously based in Oman, he developed unique regional oils. He has extensive consulting experience and founded his own independent consulting firm.

Andreas

Andreas Markou is a Cypriot biologist with training in biomolecular sciences and plant sciences. He studied in Greece and the Netherlands, at Wageningen University and the Netherlands Institute of Ecology. His experience includes laboratory techniques and scientific research, with a passion for nature, foraging, and exploring Cypriot flora for oil extraction.