Jorge Pérez-Bouzada holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. He also holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IE Business School and a Master's degree in International Business from the University of Reading, United Kingdom.

Jorge has built most of his professional career in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Before joining Marine Instruments, he served as General Manager of Amerger Casamance in Dakar, Senegal, a company within the S.A. Eduardo Vieira fishing group. He is currently the Director of Sustainable Fisheries at Marine Instruments, where he focuses on developing innovative technologies that support more efficient, responsible and sustainable fisheries.

Kyriakos Eleftheriadis is the APAC Area Manager at ProGnosis Biotech, a Greek biotechnology company specialising in rapid diagnostic tests and smart analytical solutions for food safety, hygiene monitoring and clinical diagnostics. He works closely with partners, distributors and food industry professionals across the Asia-Pacific region to support the adoption of reliable testing solutions for quality control, hygiene monitoring and regulatory compliance.

With a strong focus on the fisheries, aquaculture and food processing sectors, Kyriakos helps businesses strengthen food safety management through rapid detection technologies, including histamine and allergen testing, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) monitoring and protein residue detection.

Kyriakos is also certified by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Management Procedures for Sustainable Tuna Fisheries, reflecting his knowledge of responsible tuna fisheries management, sustainability and industry best practices.

Ibrahim Athif Shakoor holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Monash University, Australia. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held senior management and board positions across some of the Maldives' largest and most diversified corporate organisations. He has served as Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA), was the inaugural Head of the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), and worked as a local consultant for the entrepreneurship component of the World Bank's MEERY Project. He currently provides strategic consultancy services to local and international organisations and serves as Strategic Consultant to the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO).

Antonio Bustamante has served as General Manager for the Asia-Pacific region at BIOLAN for the past 12 years. BIOLAN is a European biotechnology company specialising in innovative solutions for food safety and digitalisation.

Throughout his career, Antonio has worked closely with the fisheries industry, research institutions and regulatory authorities across the Asia-Pacific region to implement advanced technologies that strengthen food safety, quality management and product traceability. With extensive experience in the fisheries sector, Antonio focuses on developing practical solutions that enhance product value, strengthen consumer confidence in food safety and support the sustainable development of fisheries.

Nicolas Guichoux is the Chief Program Officer at the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), where he leads the development and delivery of the organisation's global programme strategy. Since joining the MSC in 2002, he has played a key role in expanding the organisation's global reach and strengthening its impact in promoting sustainable fisheries and seafood supply chains.

After graduating from the École des Dirigeants et Créateurs d'Entreprise (EDC) Business School in France, Nicolas began his career in international business at the French Chamber of Commerce in the Republic of Korea. In 1997, he joined leading French seafood processor Cité Marine as Export Manager. Originally from Brittany, France's principal fishing region, Nicolas developed a strong interest in the environmental and social impacts of fisheries, which led him to join the MSC as Manager for Continental Europe in 2002. He was appointed Regional Director for Europe in 2007 before assuming his current role as Chief Program Officer.

Nicolas is also a member of the MSC Executive Committee, where he contributes to the organisation's strategic direction and its mission to advance sustainable fisheries worldwide.

Pedro Vigil is the Chief Commercial Officer at Satlink, a technology company specialising in ocean management and sustainable fisheries. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Telecommunications Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IE Business School.

Before joining Satlink in 2018, Pedro held senior positions in multinational technology companies and consulting firms, leading initiatives in programme management, business development, corporate strategy and commercial operations. His work focuses on advancing technology solutions that improve fisheries management, operational efficiency and the sustainable use of marine resources.

Scott Maltby is the Global Division Manager at Shiino Foods Co., Ltd., a Japanese company with a 132-year heritage in producing premium seafood and traditional Japanese food products. Originally from Queensland, Australia, Scott has built an international career spanning banking and finance, education, international trade and the food industry. He oversees the company's global operations, including international business development, raw material procurement, supply chain and logistics management, marketing, customer relations and overseas market development.

Drawing on extensive experience across international markets, Scott has established strong cross-cultural partnerships and contributed to the development of sustainable business opportunities within the global seafood sector. He is a strong advocate for marine conservation and the responsible use of marine resources, promoting practices that support the long-term sustainability of the tuna industry.

Eric Enno Tamm is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ThisFish Inc., a Vancouver-based company that develops software and artificial intelligence solutions for the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Recognised as a leader in seafood traceability and workflow digitalisation, Eric launched one of the industry's first consumer-facing seafood traceability applications in 2011 and continues to pioneer the adoption of machine learning and computer vision technologies in seafood processing.

With more than 30 years of experience in the seafood industry, Eric combines deep industry knowledge with expertise in digital innovation. Born and raised in a commercial fishing family on Canada's Pacific coast, he brings practical insight into how emerging technologies can improve efficiency, transparency and sustainability across seafood value chains.

Ángel Martínez is the Chief Commercial Officer of Zunibal, where he leads the company's global commercial strategy for technologies that support more efficient, transparent and sustainable tuna fisheries. With professional experience spanning the energy, defence and maritime sectors, he brings a cross-industry perspective on innovation, digital transformation and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. His work focuses on integrating operational performance with data-driven decision-making to address the evolving needs of the global tuna industry.

Ángel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Honours from IE Business School and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honour society. At TUNA 2026, he will share insights into how ocean intelligence and collaboration among fishing fleets, scientists, regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs), governments and technology providers can strengthen the resilience, transparency and competitiveness of the tuna sector within the Blue Economy.

Marcelo Hidalgo is the Chief Operating Officer of the Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea (FIA PNG) and the Founder and Director of SeafoodMatter. With more than 29 years of experience across the fisheries and aquaculture supply chain, Marcelo has advised major seafood retailers, tuna fishing companies, seafood processors, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and governments on responsible sourcing, sustainability and supply chain improvement. His expertise encompasses aquaculture management, fisheries improvement, sustainability standards, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.

He developed and implemented the FIA PNG Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP), which has strengthened responsible fishing practices and delivered positive environmental and social outcomes across Papua New Guinea's tuna industry. Marcelo currently serves on the boards of several international organisations, including the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST), the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI), the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), MarinTrust and AQUALIT.

Martin Purves is the Managing Director of the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), a position he has held since 2016. With more than 20 years of experience in fisheries management, conservation and sustainable seafood, his career spans field research, government, consultancy, market-based initiatives and the non-profit sector.

Martin began his career as a fisheries observer, spending more than three years at sea on commercial fishing vessels and scientific research cruises across the Southern, Indian, Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He later served as a fisheries resource manager for the South African Government, representing the country at Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (RFMO) meetings, before joining consultancy roles with MRAG and Capfish.

He subsequently established and led the Marine Stewardship Council's Southern Africa Programme for seven years. Drawing on extensive experience across fisheries science, policy and market-based sustainability initiatives, Martin continues to support the advancement of responsible fisheries and sustainable seafood supply chains worldwide.

Kazuhiro Shimura is Group Creative Director at Dentsu Inc.'s Future Creative Center and Project Leader of TUNA SCOPE, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system for objective tuna quality assessment.

With an academic background in biotechnology, Kazuhiro combines creativity, science, technology, data and business to develop innovative solutions that address complex social and industrial challenges. Earlier in his career, he worked with Toyota's Future Mobility Development Division, contributing to mobility innovations, including the development of the Toyota i-ROAD.

His work has received more than 100 awards in Japan and internationally, including recognition at Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, ADFEST and Spikes Asia. In 2026, he served as Jury President for the Innovation Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Julio Morón Ayala holds a doctorate in Biological Sciences and has more than three decades of experience in fisheries science, management and international fisheries policy. He began his career as a fisheries observer aboard commercial fishing vessels before joining the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Indo-Pacific Tuna Programme (IPTP) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He later served as Head of the Spanish Fisheries Office in Seychelles.

Julio subsequently joined the Organisation of Associated Producers of Large Freezer Tuna Vessels (OPAGAC) as Scientific Advisor and later became Managing Director of OPAGAC/AGAC, where he continues to contribute to the development of sustainable tuna fisheries and international fisheries policy.

Jayson Berryhill is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of Wholechain, a standards-based traceability platform that supports transparency, coordination and trust across global food supply chains. He serves on the Board of the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST), is a member of the United Nations (UN) Transparency Protocol Team of Specialists, and advises traceability initiatives across multiple commodity sectors.

Before co-founding Wholechain, Jayson spent more than a decade developing digital innovations for organisations including BSR, XL Axiata, Unilever and the United States Department of State. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Baylor University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University.

Noan David Pakop was appointed Director-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) by FFA Officials in May 2024 and endorsed by FFA Ministers in July 2024. He officially assumed office in November 2024.

A national of Papua New Guinea, Noan brings more than 36 years of experience in fisheries management, regional cooperation and policy development. He previously served as Director of Fisheries Operations at FFA from 2013 to 2018 and as Deputy Managing Director of Papua New Guinea's National Fisheries Authority from 2018 to 2023.

His expertise spans international fisheries negotiations, monitoring, control and surveillance, and sustainable fisheries management. He has also chaired several regional and international fisheries bodies, including the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA), INFOFISH and the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Technical Compliance Committee.

Throughout his career, Noan has contributed to strengthening fisheries governance, combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and advancing the sustainable management of Pacific fisheries resources.

Huw Thomas has nearly 30 years of experience across the fisheries and aquaculture sector. His career has included roles as Fisheries and Aquaculture Manager for a UK retailer, leading market engagement for a US-based organisation focused on combating illegal fishing, serving as Technical Director of a leading UK chilled seafood processing company, and managing a shrimp processing plant in Vietnam. In 2020, he founded 3 Pillars Seafood, providing responsible sourcing and supply chain advisory services to seafood processors, retailers and non-governmental organisations.

Huw has served as Executive Director of the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) since 2024, where he leads the organisation's work towards a globally harmonised digital traceability system that promotes trust and transparency across fisheries and aquaculture supply chains.

Roberto Alonso  is Secretary General of ANFACO-CYTMA, a private organisation founded in 1904 that represents more than 255 companies across the Spanish seafood value chain. The organisation also operates a leading technology centre employing more than 100 researchers.

In his role, Roberto represents and promotes the interests of the seafood industry in engagement with national, European and international institutions, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). He participates in several European Union advisory councils, including the Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC), Market Advisory Council (MAC) and South Western Waters Advisory Council (CC-SUD), and is involved in industry organisations such as Seafood Europe, the European Seafood Services Association (ESSA) and EUROTHON.

Roberto is also Vice-President of the Spanish Technology Platform for Fisheries and Aquaculture (PTEPA) and participates in the DATAlife Digital Innovation Hub. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master's degree in Industrial Innovation from the University of Vigo and completed Stanford University's LEAD programme in Corporate Innovation.

Arnab Sengupta brings more than 25 years of international experience across the food, seafood and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors, with particular expertise in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets.

His career includes senior roles at Thai Union Group PCL, where he led export and new market development; Kuwait Food Company (Americana), where he served as Regional Director for Trading and Business Development – MENA; Gulf Food Industries/California Garden; and Phoenix Group, where he led consumer brands.

Arnab has previously spoken on global tuna trade and market access in the MENA region at the Pacific Tuna Forum. He holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Cambridge Judge Business School, and a Master's degree in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. He is based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Neil Bohannon is Chief Procurement Officer at Princes Group Plc and has more than 30 years of experience in procurement and commercial management across the seafood sector. He has extensive experience managing seafood categories and has served as Chairman of Princes Tuna Mauritius since 2018. His work encompasses sustainable sourcing, procurement strategy and supply chain management across international seafood markets.

A strong advocate for sustainable tuna fisheries, Neil works closely with industry organisations, including the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) and the Sustainable Tuna Association in Mauritius, to support responsible sourcing and the long-term sustainability of the tuna sector.

Tim Anastasopoulos  is Senior Procurement Category Manager at Simplot Global Food Group ANZ, with more than 27 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management and international sourcing. Over the past 13 years, he has managed the supply of shelf-stable and frozen seafood products from Thailand, including canned tuna and value-added salmon, for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

A strong advocate for sustainability, traceability and responsible sourcing, Tim has played an active role in advancing seafood supply chain initiatives. In 2015, he was instrumental in transitioning the John West Skipjack Tuna range to MSC-certified Pacifical/PNA free-school skipjack tuna. In 2024, he also contributed to achieving full compliance with the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) through the Pacifical Smartuna platform.

Widely recognised for his expertise in the tuna category, Tim is affectionately known within the industry as a "Tuna Nerd" and proudly embraces the title. His passion for seafood sourcing, sustainability and supply chain transparency continues to shape his contribution to the industry.

Paolo Bray studied at the International Sevenoaks School in Kent, United Kingdom, and graduated in International Politics from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy.

Since 1991, Paolo has contributed to the development of the Earth Island Institute's Dolphin-Safe project, where he currently serves as Director of International Programs. In 2008, he founded Friend of the Sea, an international certification programme covering products from sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, as well as products and services that contribute to the protection of marine habitats.

Paolo also founded the World Sustainability Foundation, which supports conservation programmes in more than 40 countries. His international experience and practical approach to sustainability have contributed to conservation initiatives and increased awareness of responsible use and protection of marine resources.

Franklin Forau is an investment and private sector development professional with experience in investment facilitation, policy development and private sector development across the Pacific region. He currently serves as Policy and Investment Advisor for the East New Britain Initiative (ENBi) at the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), where he leads the initiative's work to strengthen investment and economic opportunities across the Pacific tuna value chain.

Franklin is committed to supporting investment and private sector development that delivers lasting economic benefits for Pacific Island communities and contributes to inclusive and sustainable regional growth.

Iain Pollard is a seafood consultant and qualified social auditor at Key Traceability (KT), with 25 years of experience working with fisheries authorities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), fishing companies and seafood processors on sustainable fisheries and responsible sourcing initiatives.

He manages tuna and other species' Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans, supporting fisheries in meeting Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and social sustainability standards. His expertise includes advising retailers and major brands on sustainable fisheries, conducting social audits of fishing vessels, and supporting responsible recruitment practices for seafood workers.

Iain's clients and collaborators have included the MSC, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), MRAG, Fair Trade USA, Thai Union, FCF, the US Tuna Purse Seine Group and Ping Tai Rong. He has conducted independent audits covering factories, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, social accountability and labour practices on board tuna fishing vessels. Key Traceability is based in England, with 15 staff and an office in Kaohsiung, Taiwan (KT Asia).

Henk Brus is Chief Executive Officer of Pacifical and has more than three decades of experience in the global tuna and canned foods industries. After completing his studies in psychology, he began his career in the food trade sector in 1987. From 1992 to 1998, he served as Vice-President of a leading multinational canned fish importing company in the Netherlands.

In 1998, Henk founded Atuna BV, a global tuna trading company covering the full supply chain. He also developed Atuna.com, which became a leading online source of news and information for the global tuna industry. Since 2014, he has remained involved with Atuna Media as a shareholder.

In 2000, Henk was one of the co-founders of the World Tuna Purse Seiner Organization (WTPO). In 2007, he launched Sustunable, an initiative promoting a responsible approach to tuna sourcing and one of the early pioneers in the global marketing of FAD-free tuna.

In 2010, Sustunable became a joint venture partner with the eight PNA countries in Pacifical, established to market sustainably sourced, fully traceable, MSC-certified free-school skipjack and yellowfin tuna. Henk has served as Chief Executive Officer of Pacifical since its establishment.

He also initiated World Tuna Day, which was officially designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2016 and is observed annually on 2 May. Today, he continues to lead Pacifical's work on digital traceability and verification, including the development of the SmarTuna platform.

Marcio Castro de Souza is Senior Fishery Officer (International Trade) in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), where he leads the Markets and Trade Team. He also serves as Secretary of the FAO Sub-Committee on Fish Trade of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI:FT), the principal global platform for intergovernmental dialogue on international trade in fisheries and aquaculture products.

His work covers market and trade analysis, policy guidance, market access, trade agreements and regulatory instruments governing international trade in fisheries and aquaculture products. He also represents FAO in technical dialogue with other international organisations, including the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Before joining FAO, Marcio spent more than two decades in senior advisory and negotiating roles within the Brazilian Government, including as Trade Advisor to the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture. He was also a co-author of Brazil's proposals on fisheries subsidies submitted to the WTO. He holds a Master's degree in International Law and Economics from the World Trade Institute and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Brazil.

Melanie Siggs was appointed Global Head of Seafood at LRQA in June 2026. She is also a Non-Executive Director of the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), the United Kingdom Government's marine science agency; Chair of Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability; and an Honorary Professor at Heriot-Watt University. She holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Responsibility and Business Practice.

Prior to joining LRQA, Melanie was a Director at the Global Seafood Alliance and worked with the World Economic Forum's Ocean Programme, following eight years as a Special Adviser to HRH The Prince of Wales' International Sustainability Unit.

Melanie has more than 20 years of experience across the global seafood sector, with particular expertise in the strategic use of standards and assurance to address risk, human rights and decent work across seafood supply chains, as well as the full commercial utilisation of fisheries and aquaculture products. She is a regular international speaker, moderator and facilitator on global seafood issues.

Vlasis Tsezos is the CEO and co-founder of Agritrack, a technology company that helps seafood businesses automate traceability, regulatory compliance and quality management across global supply chains. He supports the development of AI-enabled, standardised and interoperable systems for seafood traceability.

Vlasis works with producers, processors, importers, retailers and industry associations to translate regulatory requirements into practical traceability solutions. In addition to contributing to research and policy initiatives on digital traceability and supply chain interoperability, he co-authored the white paper CATCH in Practice: Bridging Regulatory Intent and Operational Reality in June 2026, which supports a more interoperable approach to implementing European Union seafood traceability requirements.

Previously, he held senior positions in management consulting and technology companies. Vlasis holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from London Business School.

Tran Van Hung, also known as Jack MenT, is the CEO and Founder of MenT Automation, a Vietnamese company specialising in industrial automation and smart manufacturing solutions for the seafood processing industry. He has more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation and over 20 years of hands-on experience in the tuna processing industry.

He is also a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Nha Trang University. Throughout his career, Jack has focused on developing practical automation and digital solutions for seafood processing, including weighing and grading systems, traceability, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Factory technologies.

His work combines practical industrial experience with modern automation and digital technologies to improve productivity, quality, traceability and operational efficiency. He is particularly committed to supporting the development of smarter, more efficient and sustainable seafood processing operations.

Pablo Comesaña Costas has served as General Manager of Tri Marine LATAM since January 2025. He brings more than 30 years of experience in procurement, operations, industrial management and the food ingredients sector.

He joined Grupo Conservas Garavilla in 2012 as Global Purchasing Manager, where he was responsible for procurement, raw material planning and replenishment, while managing teams across four sites. Following Bolton's acquisition of Garavilla, he became Global Category Lead for Oil and Ingredients, with responsibility for procurement activities across Spain, Latin America and the Maghreb.

Pablo has overseen procurement for production facilities in Italy, France, Spain, Morocco and Latin America, while coordinating local procurement teams in Spain, Morocco and Ecuador. His extensive experience spans international sourcing, raw material procurement, supply chain management and food industry operations. He holds qualifications in engineering, international business, industrial quality and olive oil production.

Harold Cooklin is an experienced professional in the global tuna trade, with more than 35 years of industry experience. He currently serves as Procurement Director at Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, where he is responsible for strategic sourcing and international supply chain operations.

Prior to joining Thai Union, Harold spent more than two decades with Tri Marine International, initially as Senior Trader in Thailand and later as a Director in Panama, where he managed regional procurement and trading activities.

He holds a degree in Seafood Engineering from the Universidad Nacional Agraria in Lima, Peru. Harold began his career on the factory floor, progressing from Shift Foreman to Factory Manager before moving into trading. This hands-on experience has given him a broad perspective that combines operational knowledge with extensive experience in global tuna sourcing, procurement and market strategy.