Deborah L. Walliser, Founder and CEO of Got Produce Global Brands, has been nominated for the Brand of the Year award at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2026. The nomination recognises the Got Produce Brand’s standing for purpose, innovation and leadership across the globe, as well as Deborah’s extraordinary contributions to global food resiliency and sustainable agriculture. As Founder and CEO of Got Produce Global Brands, she created full-stack enterprise solutions for global food resiliency and scaled hydroponic innovations worldwide, raising Series A and crowdsourcing funds to support her vision . In addition to founding Solsustech Inc., a hydroponic technology company, she patented numerous hydroponic hardware and software innovations and pioneered biosecurity solutions through seed breeding and gene banking . Her work led to the NASA-funded project through NCSCORT, developing terrestrial and colonization food production units (BETSI), and she later studied a Lunar greenhouse prototype at the University of Arizona .
A trusted advisor to world leaders, Walliser has collaborated with the Presidents of Uzbekistan, Ghana, and Tanzania to address food security challenges and opportunities . She participated in the Obama Administration’s first executive-led trade mission to sub-Saharan Africa, engaging with leaders across West and Southern Africa, and later contributed to bilateral trade initiatives with Tanzania and Namibia . Her ability to work across cultures and political systems has made her a sought-after partner for governments and institutions seeking to build more resilient and sustainable food systems. Her diverse accomplishments span industries and geographies, reflecting her unique ability to bridge the worlds of technology, agriculture, and international development.
She is CEO of Got Produce Global Brands and President of the Got Produce Global Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, through which she has provided impactful solutions for food-insecure communities . She has led action as the Global Women Leaders Committee’s Action Committee President and serves as Namibia’s Senator for the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), a partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion . Additionally, she is Namibia’s G100 AgriTech Country Chair, driving sustainable agricultural solutions forward . These roles reflect her commitment to advancing women’s leadership in agriculture and technology, and her belief that sustainable food systems are essential to building a more equitable and prosperous world.
Deborah’s contributions have earned widespread recognition. Her company was featured by Franchise Times as a business to watch, and she received the prestigious Conscious Company Leadership Award in 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa . With a proven track record of transformative innovation and measurable impact, Walliser is the definitive global expert on sustainable food systems, trusted by governments, investors, and institutions to deliver solutions for a resilient, food-secure future . Her work has not only advanced the field of hydroponic technology but has also created real-world solutions for communities facing food insecurity, demonstrating that innovation can be both commercially viable and socially impactful.
What distinguishes Deborah L. Walliser and the Got Produce Brand is their unwavering commitment to purpose-driven innovation. She has built a brand that stands for more than just products or services; it stands for a vision of a world where food security is achievable for all, where technology serves humanity, and where leadership is measured by the positive impact it creates. Her nomination for the Brand of the Year award at IMA 2026 celebrates her extraordinary contributions to sustainable agriculture and global food resiliency, and her enduring legacy as a leader who has dedicated her career to solving one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
