Hind MKADEM
Dr. Hind MKadem is a Professor-Researcher at the Agronomic and Veterinary Institute Hassan II. She is a distinguished expert in Agricultural and Food Industries, specializing in Marine Product Valorization. Dr. MKadem holds a PhD in Marine Product Valorization and a Research Master’s degree in Biotechnology for Sustainable Development. With over 13 years of experience, her […]
Karina Ufert
Karina Ufert is Director of External Affairs at the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA), where she works on policy engagement, regulatory alignment, and the governance of social compliance audits within broader due diligence systems. An external affairs executive and advisor, Karina brings over 15 years of international experience supporting companies operating in regulated […]
Didier Bergeret
Didier Bergeret is Director, Sustainability at The Consumer Goods Forum, a CEO-led “do-tank” that brings together retailers and manufacturers from all over the world to drive positive impact across the consumer goods industry. In his role, Didier leads three Coalitions of Action: · The Forest Positive Coalition drives collective action to […]
Sunneva Sverrisdóttir
Sunneva Sverrisdóttir leads CO/PLUS, a creative business consultancy in Copenhagen, as CEO and Senior Partner. She and her team work closely with companies to refresh business models, brand strategies, and market approaches for global growth. Sunneva has helped seafood brands launch new products, reach international markets, and build lasting value for businesses, consumers, and investors. […]
Amy McGann
Amy McGann serves as Director of Social Responsibility at the Global Seafood Alliance. She began her career at the U.S. State Department working to advance human rights, labor rights and anti-trafficking efforts in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs and the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Amy has also worked on […]
Tina Peneva
Tina is a co-founder of Meros Consulting and the head of the company’s European office. Meros was established in 2016 by four international co-founders, with headquarters in Tokyo to support innovative businesses and sustainable solutions across the global food, agriculture, ocean and energy sectors. Tina has nearly 20 years of experience in research and problem […]
Taylor Voorhees
Taylor Voorhees is Global Aquaculture Director at The Nature Conservancy, leading an interdisciplinary team to position aquaculture as a solution for sustainable food production and biodiversity conservation. With 20 years of experience in aquaculture production and sustainability, his expertise spans finfish and shrimp farming, sustainable feed development, and international standards-setting. Taylor’s early career focused on […]
Sarah Eames
Sarah Eames has worked in the food industry for almost two decades and across global tuna supply chains for more than a decade, with expertise spanning technical, sustainable sourcing, and commercial roles. She began her career in food retail in the technical team at Sainsbury’s (UK), responsible for food safety, quality, legality and integrity. Her […]
Aarav Chavda
Aarav Chavda is the Co-Founder & CEO of venture-backed startup Inversa, which builds physical and digital infrastructure needed to scale invasive species management globally. Inversa transforms invasive species such as python, lionfish, and carp into ethical, high-value exotic leathers – turning ecological liabilities into economic assets that support environmental restoration and local livelihoods. Inversa has […]
Andrew Russell
Andrew leads the work on marine sustainability for Mars Petcare, based in the UK. He is a specialist in marine science and has been involved with both NGOs and businesses focused on marine ecology, ocean health and the sustainable use of marine resources, both wild and farmed. This has included managing Fishery Improvement Projects, assessing […]