Programs

Over the last 12 years, through his post graduate and professional career and with his global network, Dylan supports Hatch Blue’s program and investment team, innovation service clients and 62 portfolio firms with market and business insights on technical intelligence, current trends and future innovation opportunities. As an aquaculture specialist with 250+ farm engagements around the world, his commercial expertise and extensive field experience on practical production technologies and market research covers shrimp, salmon and various other farms and industry stakeholders across Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.

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.

Leah Davis is a Program Associate with a diverse background in project management, investments, and event coordination. She previously worked as a Project Manager at M&G Investments in London and holds a BSc in Psychology from Queen Mary University of London, where she focused on neuroscience, genomics, evolution, and behaviour. Her dissertation explored the anxiolytic effects of CBD oil on zebrafish larvae. Most recently, Leah travelled through South America, volunteering with marine conservation organisations and pursuing her passion for the ocean through environmental storytelling. Now based in London, she supports the delivery of Hatch Blue’s global innovation programs and is driven by a commitment to connect purpose-led founders with the resources they need to thrive in the blue economy.

Sarah currently manages marketing for the Hatch Blue Group as well as its Programs business unit. As a bonus, sheʻs majorly involved with the Hawaiʻi officeʻs community management. Sarah has a recent background in Project and Event Management as well as extensive administrative and marketing experience with various industries ranging from health to tech.

When not creating/designing digital, email, and advertising campaigns, Sarah spends as much of her time as possible in the water. 

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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.