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AquaBounty Management Team

/ / Management Team

Meet the leaders transforming aquaculture to help solve global problems.

Sylvia Wulf

Board Chair

Ms. Wulf has a reputation as a proven leader and accomplished executive driving both growth and improved performance. Her diverse career encompasses executive level positions in General Management, Sales, Marketing and M&A in a variety of industries.

David Melbourne

President and CEO

Mr. Melbourne is a 30-year veteran of the CPG industry, spending the last 25 years with a focus on seafood spanning wild fisheries and aquaculture. He has executive-level experience in General Management, Operations/Commercial Management, Innovation and Industry/Stakeholder Relations.

Alejandro Rojas, DVM

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Rojas is a renowned expert in salmon farming. His areas of expertise include technical and economic analysis for M&A activities, new species development and consulting on fish production, aquatic health, environment and biosecurity programs.

Angela M. Olsen

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Ms. Olsen is an experienced legal advisor driving key business outcomes through her extensive US and global expertise in commercial law, complex legal regulatory matters and litigation relating to food, agriculture and biotechnology.

David Frank

Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

Mr. Frank has extensive experience working with early stage companies, both public and private and has completed financing transactions for initial start-up, growth and M&A. He brings a strategic outlook to company growth and a hands-on approach to cash management.

Chris Beattie, Ph. D.

Chief Scientific Officer

Dr. Beattie has over 25 years of experience in the aquaculture sector. He brings extensive expertise in fish physiology, health, nutrition and technology and specializes in leveraging R&D knowledge into pipeline development. Chris leads the research and development, compliance, and regulatory functions of the company.

Melissa Daley

Chief People Officer

Ms. Daley is a strategic, business-minded people and culture leader focused on driving potential. She specializes in high performing teams, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), novel change management, organizational design, total rewards programs, and attracting and retaining talent.

Chris Bucich

Vice President, Facilities Construction & Continuous Improvement

Mr. Bucich is experienced in improving end-to-end operational and corporate infrastructure activities through process improvements using lean six sigma and continuous improvement principles. He is leading the complex buildout of our Ohio Farm, which will fuel the growth of our company.