WHO WE ARE AT SEAGEN AQUACULTURE
Meet the Team
Dr Chris Gillies | Managing Director
Kim | Hatchery Manager
Dr Chris Gillies | Managing Director
Chris is a Marine Biologist and started SeaGen Aquaculture in 2022.
He's held senior roles in global environmental NGOs and a carbon finance investment firm.
He is the founder of several ocean-related start-up businesses.
Chris has a PhD in Marine Science.
Ian Gibbs | Director
Kim | Hatchery Manager
Dr Chris Gillies | Managing Director
Ian has 40 years’ experience as a senior executive, CEO and Chairman.
He brings skills in asset management, leadership, governance, strategy and finance across many corporate business sectors.
Ian has a keen interest in regenerative aquaculture.
Ian has a Bachelor degree in Earth Sciences and Oceanography.
Kim | Hatchery Manager
Kim | Hatchery Manager
Kim | Hatchery Manager
Kim is responsible for producing oysters, mussels and scallops and overseeing operations in the shellfish hatchery.
Kim is well-known in the industry for consistently producing high quality Sydney rock oysters, native Angasi oysters and Blue mussels for growers in NSW and Victoria.
Kim has a Bachelor degree in Aquaculture.
Kaylia | Phycologist
Kim | Hatchery Manager
Kim | Hatchery Manager
Kaylia is responsible for the hatchery’s microalgae food systems and seaweed production.
Kaylia has experience as an aquatic wildlife technician, aquarium specialist and keeper of live exhibits.
Kaylia has a Bachelor degree in Zoology and Animal Science.
Hervey | Senior Hatchery Technician
Daniel | Aquaculture Assistant
Megan | Hatchery Technician
Hervey helps lead the production of shellfish and commercialisation of new species, including scallops and sponges.
In his spare time, Hervey has a passion for cultivating rare and exotic plant and ornamental fish species.
Hervey has a Bachelor degree in Marine Science.
Megan | Hatchery Technician
Daniel | Aquaculture Assistant
Megan | Hatchery Technician
Megan supports the production of shellfish and algae cultures, working across hatchery systems.
Megan also oversees our broodstock management system, ensuring our parent shellfish are kept in tip-top condition.
Megan has a Bachelor degree in Environmental Science.
Kylie | Marketing and Communications
Daniel | Aquaculture Assistant
Daniel | Aquaculture Assistant
Kylie manages our communications to keep customers updated about what's happening in the hatchery.
As self-appointed 'Chief Oyster Taster and Storyteller,' she loves visiting our customers out on the leases and having a yarn.
Kylie has a Bachelor degree in Psychology and Humanities.
Daniel | Aquaculture Assistant
Daniel | Aquaculture Assistant
Daniel | Aquaculture Assistant
Daniel's role focuses on maintaining stringent hygiene standards in the hatchery.
Daniel helps ensure our facility is tidy, clean and dry.
Daniel has experience in horticulture and works at the hatchery around his studies.