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Tom Greensmith

Examiner · DISC type cs
Board Advisor at PickleUp
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Tom Greensmith is the CEO of CRU Kafe, an ethical coffee brand he has led for over a decade. He is also a Board Advisor to several food and beverage startups, including PickleUp and SOS Hydration. A graduate of the University of Leeds, he guides brands on sustainable growth and market innovation.

Outside of work, Tom is a fitness enthusiast who recently completed a HYROX endurance race, an experience he valued for its powerful sense of community. He also has a stated appreciation for high-quality hospitality and unique consumer experiences, from specialty coffee to craft lager.

Unique fact: Before becoming an entrepreneur in the coffee industry, Tom began his career as a solicitor.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Board Advisor
Job Level
Senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Tom shows up

Late Adopter
Tough To Convince
Unexpressive

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Priorities

Topics Tom cares about

Sustainable Business
He is passionate about improving sustainability across the entire supply chain, from ethical sourcing to implementing convenient, end-to-end recycling programs for consumers.
Food & Bev Innovation
His career spans coffee, craft lager, hydration drinks, and functional shots, showing a focus on building new and innovative consumer CPG brands.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Board Advisor
PickleUp
6-2025
Board Advisor
Spice Department
6-2025
Board Advisor
SOS Hydration Inc
1-2019 - 6-2025
Managing Director
CRU Kafe
5-2018 - 10-2019
Co-Founder
No Abode Brew Co
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2005 - 2008
Bachelor's degree
University of Leeds
2003 - 2005
Education details unavailable
Rugby School
Bachelor's degree
Chester Law College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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