We are leading sustainable growth and innovation in aquaculture

Alex Lajtos has an MSc in International Business and Management from the University of Manchester (UK). Despite his economics and business background, already for 4+ years Alex has been working in business intelligence and analytics. He worked on 30+ data related projects for a wide range of industries and all kinds of stakeholders from line managers to C-level executives. Alex is specialized in data visualization, data modeling, and enterprise business intelligence architectures but he also aspires to keep up with the hottest data trends such as IoT, cloud solutions, and the boundaries of data science, which have the potential to revolutionize the aquaculture industry too.

Anandi is a mission-driven creative director with 14 years of experience in print, digital advertising and film production. She excels at brand strategy and creative leadership and is working closely with Moritz, leading the creative agency arm of TFS.

Ava has professional experience in impact venture capital and a passion for food systems. His academic background is in economics and philosophy at the Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Barry is our Chief Financial Officer here at Hatch. Responsibilities include all aspects of Financial Management. Barry's role covers accounting & controls, financial planning, tax, treasury, investor relations as well as providing strategic direction to the group. Barry brings over 15 years experience in a wide range of industries and prior to joining was VP, Accounting at Poppulo.

Caitriona is a positive agitator with a passion for developing early stage entrepreneurs leveraging her studies in Finance, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Ventures and industry experience in Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Financial Services and Venture Capital.

Calum Johnstone holds a BSc in marine and freshwater biology from the University of Glasgow, and has experience as a research technician working to identify molecular markers for planktonic threats to aquaculture. His interests include the development of aquaculture for aquatic plants, as well as the conservation of Scottish marine ecosystems.

Carsten holds a Ph.D. in aquaculture nutrition from the Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling. He is well versed in both scientific research and investments. Carsten transitioned from a technical analyst role to founding Alimentos Ventures in 2016 and co-founding Hatch Blue, the world's first aquaculture accelerator, in 2017​. As Managing Partner, Carsten oversees Hatch Blue’s investment activities as Managing Partner.

Having worked in the world of words and marketing for her entire professional career, Chevaun is no stranger to the ever-evolving and dynamic world of digital advertising. Her passion has always been around 'marketing for good'; amplifying the things that matter to as many people as possible. Upon joining Hatch and FS Media she has discovered a deep passion for aquaculture and the people who are driving innovation in this space.

Georg is a molecular biotechnologist by training, with expertise in synthetic biology. He holds a Masters in Management from London Business School and biofuels research experiences from Harvard Medical School. Georg founded a renewable energy company in Ghana in 2015 and co-founded Hatch Blue in 2017.

Goncalo Santos has a diverse background in aquaculture, productionsystems and nutrition having worked globally in multiple markets andAs Head of Projects at Hatch Innovation services, he leads several international projectsranging from market, technical and business assessments and due diligence. With 20 yearsexperience in the sector he has also held pivotal roles at Cargill Aqua Nutrition and Biomin,showcasing expertise in aquaculture R&D and technical management and businessdevelopment. Goncalo holds an MSc in Animal Sciences and Aquaculture from WageningenUniversity & Research, The Netherland and a Biotechnology licentiate degree from NOVAUniversity of Lisbon, Portugal.

Inken works as Project Analyst at Hatch Innovation Services. She has a strong academic background in aquaculture research, with expertise spanning both cold- and warm-water species. She holds a doctoral degree in Natural Science (Dr.rer.nat) and has gained valuable experience working at various international research institutions. At HIS, she specialises in in-depth analysis of key technology and innovation trends within the aquaculture industry. Her expertise spans a wide range of projects, from seaweed to salmon aquaculture, where she supports innovation reports, market analysis, due diligence, and IP evaluation.

Jess holds a PhD in blue growth and marine innovation from the University College Cork, she is a blue economy specialist with a diverse skillset applicable to regional marine economic development of existing and emerging marine sectors, and internationalization. Jess is using her passion for sustainable development of marine development to support aquatech ecosystem development in Ireland. Jess is the community manager for Ireland, she works closely with the aquatech development team at Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), and her primary role is to nurture and support the development of the Irish aquatech ecosystem. This role includes the delivery of the annual innovation studio and the annual community day, and activities associated with that including community outreach, media engagement, continuous support for the companies that have gone through the innovation studio previously, etc.

Karlotta is a project manager for seaweed and other regenerative aquaculture related topics and brings hands-on field experience with several aquaculture species. In 2022, Karlotta traveled to the main seaweed-producing regions in East and Southeast Asia and developed Hatch’s Seaweed Insights Platform. She co-authored a World Bank Group commissioned report on new and emerging markets for seaweed and has since been supporting the growing seaweed sector with original industry intelligence. With a Masters in organisational innovation and entrepreneurship she has also been involved in several aquaculture innovation ecosystem building projects in different regions. With her base in Baja California Sur, Mexico she is especially dedicated to advance the sustainable aquaculture sector in Latin America.

Environmental researcher and seaweed expert, passionate about media and the impact space, highly organised, MSC Marine Biology

Linda has dedicated each step of her career from The Nature Conservancy to Morgan Stanley to connect capital with nature. As the Associate at Blue Revolution Fund, she’s applying her interdisciplinary skills towards market-based sustainable seafood transition. Linda is also the author of bi-weekly aquaculture deal newsletter aquablurb.

Sakinah Lisa is the Marketing Communications Project Analyst at Hatch Blue, where she spearheads strategic initiatives to amplify the brand and drive global engagement. She supports a variety of sustainable aquaculture and blue food projects worldwide while ensuring that Hatch Blue's mission is effectively communicated internally and externally. Lisa holds a Master’s degree in Global Development, focusing on sustainability, and a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology, leveraging her expertise to advocate for impactful change with her team towards a better global food sector.

Margaret has a BSc in Finance from University College Cork and is a member of Chartered Accountants Ireland. She has extensive experience working in external audit within the financial services sector and is currently the financial accountant across the Hatch group.

Martin, Knowledge Coordinator at Hatch Blue, is dedicated to expanding Hatch's knowledge tools and enabling a culture of knowledge sharing. Leveraging his expertise in data management, technology, and food business, he is committed to organizing and recording Hatch's knowledge tools to facilitate access and collaboration across business units. His previous role as Deal Flow Coordinator equipped him with valuable skills in data management, which he now applies to organizing and recording Hatch's deal flow. Martin is always exploring new technologies and innovative solutions to enhance Hatch's knowledge sharing capabilities.

Moritz is a communication and brand expert with a cross-discipline education covering degrees in media and communication management, performing arts and innovation science, entrepreneurship, and sustainable technologies. Before his current role as partner and MD at The Fish Site Ltd., Moritz was Head of Marketing at Hatch Blue.

Niclas Riecken is a Project Analyst at Hatch Innovation Services. He is focussed at HIS on sustainable and restorative aquaculture development. Through his background in the Food Industry and work experience in the sustainable finance sector he brings a diverse range of experience to support different stakeholders in their decision making. With an academic background in finance and management with a focus on development economics and seaweed farming he is passionate about the intersection of development and restorative aquaculture.

Nitzan is a Marine Biologist with 15 years in the aquaculture and marine conservation sectors. He has an extensive background in Project Management and Business Development in various complex international environments, from initial planning to final delivery. Managed and developed several global aquaculture, agriculture, and startup investment projects. Nitzan is an Aquaculture Expert with hands-on experience across the entire seafood value chain, specialising in RAS technology design and production, marine and freshwater fish Hatchery & grow-out, broodstock management, R&D, Seaweed & Algae, sustainability practices, fish health, marketing, advanced technologies, and data management.

Peter Green is a seaweed and blue carbon project manager and advisor at Hatch Innovation Services. He specialises in guiding investors on seaweed and blue carbon opportunities and has developed key initiatives like The World Bank’s "Global Seaweed New and Emerging Markets Report 2023." With a degree in Biochemistry and a background in algae-based biomanufacturing, Peter has spent years supporting and building start-ups in the blue economy and regularly provides market insights to thousands of investors, buyers, technologists, operators, and academics through his content.

Rachael is a newly qualified Accounting Technician working as the Accounts Assistant for the Hatch Group.

Rob has been writing about aquaculture since 2007, editing Fish Farmer and Fish Farming Expert prior to his current role with The Fish Site. He has an MA in history from the University of Edinburgh and an MSc in sustainable aquaculture from the University of St Andrews. Having grown up on a livestock farm in rural Scotland, he has a long-standing interest in food production and animal husbandry and he particularly enjoys meeting independent farmers who are embracing innovation. Highlighting how aquaculture can sustain livelihoods in fragile coastal communities and enhance food security in the developing world are among the perks of his role.

Sarah is currently charged with managing Hatch Blue’s community involvement in Hawai’i and marketing for the Programs business unit. These roles involve relationships with the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA), and supporters, partners and participants of all Hatch Blue programs. When not creating/designing digital, email, and advertising campaigns, Sarah spends as much of her time as possible in the water.

Sol has extensive experience in impact consulting and impact investing. She holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Studies from University of Richmond. Sol lived in 8 countries across 4 continents.

Tanja Hoel has a MSc in Marine Biology with an Executive Masters from The Norwegian Business School. Tanja has worked in the aquaculture industry for 20 years with innovation, R & D and technology development in the salmon farming industry. She founded a National Centres of Expertise, The Seafood Innovation Cluster together with Norway's leading salmon farming companies. Tanja has founded several companies to support innovation and technology development in aquaculture, including AquaCloud, a cloud-based AI platform to accelerate digitalisation in the salmon industry. She has extensive knowledge working with the public and private sector to secure a sustainable development of the aquaculture industry. Hoel holds several board positions working with commercialisation of innovation and new technology in the global aquaculture industry.

Wayne Murphy is a business leader and entrepreneur with expertise in startup development, aquaculture innovation, and strategic program delivery. Holding an HDip in Business Management & Strategy from IT Carlow, he is also a certified coach and trainer with 15 years of experience in financial services and investment. As Co-founder and Managing Partner of Hatch, Wayne developed the world’s first aquaculture accelerator, delivering programs across Asia, Africa, the US, and Europe.