Babette Hoogakker
Babette Hoogakker is a scientist, working on our understanding of the interactions of climate change and the cycling of oxygen, carbon and nutrients in the ocean. She is a holder of a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship. Her team researches why, and to what extent, seawater dissolved oxygen contents may change in response […]
Emily De Sousa
Emily De Sousa is an award-winning Portuguese-Canadian fisheries scientist and digital strategist, revolutionizing the seafood industry with her unique blend of expertise. She combines her scientific background in fisheries with her expertise in marketing and digital communication to share the world’s seafood stories through radical transparency and authentic storytelling. She is the Co-Founder and Chief […]
Jacob Bregnballe
M.Sc. in Biology from Copenhagen University and a well-known expert in the sustainable recirculation aquaculture system technology working for 18 years in AKVA group, the largest supplier of salmon farming systems for the seafood industry.
Melanie Siggs
Melanie Siggs has worked internationally in strategic roles for both commercial and NGO organisations across the food and timber sectors. She has specialised in fisheries and aquaculture for the past 18 years. She is a Director of the Global Seafood Alliance, Chair of Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability, and an Ambassador of the Iceland Ocean Cluster. […]
Audun Lem
Audun has been with FAO for more than 25 years, where he is currently a Deputy Director in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division. Audun was for many years also the Secretary of the FAO Sub-Committee on Fish Trade, the main international body for discussion and recommendations on trade and market issues in the sector, as […]
Jovana Djisalov
Jovana Djisalov is the Head of External Communications at Donau Soja, bringing 18 years of expertise in driving sustainability within the food system transformation. Over the past decade, she has been at the forefront of facilitating the European agrifood sector’s transition to sustainable protein sources, advocating for market transparency and fairness. Her efforts focus on […]
Craig Morris
Dr. Morris serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) headquartered in the World Trade Center, Seattle. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the Board’s vision to build demand for U.S.-caught and sustainable Wild Alaska Pollock.
Jesse Rep
As the Head of Sustainability at Solidus, a leading provider of circular packaging solutions, I leverage my 15+ years of experience and MSc/Ir. degree in Environmental Economics and Natural Resources to create value for our customers, stakeholders, and society at large. My core competencies include developing and implementing sustainability strategies, policies, and initiatives, as well […]
Chuck Anderson
Chuck has 20 years of experience with full P&L responsibility for retail seafood programs with Ahold USA, The Giant Company, BI-LO Markets, Stop & Shop, and HEB. Chuck Anderson is VP and Partner with Certified Quality Foods working with all levels of the seafood supply chain to monitor and improve seafood quality. Chuck is also […]
Marcelo Hidalgo
Marcelo Hidalgo is the Sustainability Director of the Fishing Industry Association in Papua New Guinea. He is also the founder and director of Seafoodmatter. In his more than 26 years of experience in the aquaculture and fisheries supply chain, Marcelo has been advising large retail companies, tuna fleets, seafood processing suppliers, NGOs, and government in […]
