Saurabh Sarawat
Saurabh Sarawat is the Co-Founder and Vice President of the Cybersecurity Association of the Food Industry (CSAFI.org), a global non-profit dedicated to securing the systems that feed humanity and serves as Managing Director of Across Verticals Group. An ISC2 Information Security Leadership Award recipient, Saurabh brings over 30 years of elite cyber transformation, risk governance and regulatory compliance expertise spanning the U.S., Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia. His extensive career includes leading digital security consulting practices for Big-4 firms and multi-nationals across critical national infrastructure, banking, and defense. A recognized expert in both technical security and executive governance, Saurabh specializes in building mature cyber resilience programs, securing process control systems (SCADA/DCS), […]
Nick Saharan
Nick Saharan is the Founder and President of the Cybersecurity Association of the Food Industry (CSAFI.org), a global non-profit from Seattle, WA dedicated to securing the food and beverage ecosystem and serves as a Cybersecurity Advisor for the Washington State Military Department. A veteran of digital transformation and Operational Technology (OT) in the food industry, Nick brings enterprise automation experience to his non profit mission. He’s been to over 30 countries and 500 food processing & logistics facilities ranging from New Zealand fishing vessels and “”lights-out”” Scandinavian salmon plants to high-speed, OT-heavy U.S. poultry operations processing 20,000 birds per hour. Previously, Nick led North American food manufacturing software and automation […]
Andreas Thorud
Andreas Thorud is a seasoned business leader with close to 20 years of hands-on experience in the Chinese market. Fluent in Mandarin, he brings deep expertise in the Chinese business landscape as well as for Atlantic salmon and the broader seafood value chain. Before joining Nordic Aqua, Mr. Thorud served as China Director for the Norwegian Seafood Council, where he oversaw the Council’s nationwide market development and trade promotion activities. Earlier, he spent a decade leading Aker BioMarine’s commercial operations across China and key Asian markets, building a strong track record in market entry, stakeholder engagement, and cross-border business development. Mr. Thorud holds degrees from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) and […]
Anne Gabriel
Based in Sydney, Australia, Anne Gabriel is the Program Director for the Marine Stewardship Council, Oceania & Singapore. A sustainability and strategic communications leader with more than 25 years of international experience, Anne has been involved with mechanisms driving systemic change across global supply chains, certification systems, ESG policy, and market transformation. Her work spans Asia Pacific, Europe, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, partnering with governments, industry, academia, NGOs, and civil society to embed credible sustainability standards at scale. Anne has held senior international and regional roles advancing sustainable commodity production, environmental and social stewardship, animal welfare frameworks, traceability systems, stakeholder engagement, consumer advocacy, and complex […]
Makiko Karasawa
Makiko is an experienced leader in the global seafood industry with over two decades of expertise spanning tuna, shrimp, and premium seafood markets. Her career began in Japan’s sashimi tuna trade before expanding to sustainable shrimp aquaculture in Australia and, later, international business development with FS APME Group across Asia and the Middle East. As Regional Business Development Manager for FS APME, she spearheaded market expansion and product innovation for the group’s flagship seafood brand Ocean Gems. She has collaborated with MSC and ASC on certification, launched regional World Ocean’s Day campaigns, and advanced sustainable sourcing strategies across 7 countries.Now based in Japan, Makiko continues her commitment to sustainability by […]
John Diener
John F. Diener is a technology innovator, business leader, and investor dedicated to advancing food sustainability. He is the Founder and CEO of Vertical Oceans, an AI-native aquaculture company pioneering one of the world’s most sustainable seafood production systems, backed by leading Silicon Valley VC funds Khosla Ventures and SOSV. Previously, he was CEO of Gold Coin-SyAqua, where he turned around a major Asian aquaculture fi rm to profi tability and product leadership, and COO of an insect protein startup, where he scaled operations from concept to large-scale facilities. With deep expertise in technology development, commercialization, and scaling, John also serves on the Investment Committee of Trendlines AgriFood Tech Venture […]
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Rizky Darmawan
Rizky is an accomplished leader in Indonesia’s aquaculture sector as CEO of Delta Marine Group with a strong focus on the production and distribution of shrimp. His expertise lies in business development, strategic planning, and management improvements, guiding companies toward sustainable growth and operational excellence. Beyond his corporate leadership, Rizky is the Co-founder of Petambak Muda Indonesia (PMI), the country’s first aquaculture organization dedicated to empowering the younger generation of shrimp farmers and industry professionals. He is also actively engaged on the international stage, contributing as an organizer, speaker, and advocate in various industry events and organizations.
Jenny Budiati
Jenny Budiati is a seasoned executive and aquaculture operations leader with over two decades of experience in the seafood and food production industry. She currently serves as Director at PT Suri Tani Pemuka, where she drives strategic initiatives for sustainable growth and operational excellence. Jenny’s expertise spans operational turnaround, value creation, brand development, and the integration of environmentally and socially responsible practices. Under her leadership, PT Suri Tani Pemuka’s tilapia operations have been transformed into a fully integrated and efficient business, covering hatchery, grow-out, processing, and value-added production. A key highlight of her achievements is the successful development of the “Toba Tilapia” brand, which has become a trusted name in […]
Aditya Dash
Aditya Dash is a seasoned executive with a strong background in the seafood industry, combining over two decades of leadership in aquaculture, seafood processing, and business development with broader ventures in hospitality and real estate. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Ayana Seafood, the seafood trading division of The Suryo Group, and as Managing Director of Ram’s Assorted Cold Storage Limited, where he oversees two seafood processing units in Cuttack and Paradeep specializing in frozen raw, cooked, and breaded shrimp and seafood products. His leadership emphasizes operational efficiency, product innovation, and sustainable growth in the global seafood supply chain. Aditya is also Executive Director at Suryo Udyog […]