Riccardo Longato is the Founder and CEO of Clear, a Benefit Corporation specializing in first- and second-party auditing, quality assurance, and quality systems, with a strong focus on the medical cannabis sector.
Riccardo completed the IRCA GMP Pharmaceutical Lead Auditor training with RSSL and the ISO 9001:2015 Auditor training with QS Quality Services. His background in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, and Cloud technologies, together with his qualifications, shapes his and his team’s approach to quality management.
An active voice in the international cannabis industry, Riccardo has presented at events in Italy, Japan, Thailand, and Portugal. He also serves as Greater Europe Regional Vice Chair at the Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, where he contributes to the development of international standards and regulatory pathways for the global cannabis industry.