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Building the Future ofSustainable Salmonin New Zealand

Sustainable aquaculture, global markets, local impact.

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Our Project

Pioneering sustainable salmon farming in New Zealand's pristine waters through strategic positioning, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering environmental stewardship.

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Strategic Location

Operating on the shores of Bluff's pristine waters next to established port and airport export infrastructure.

Bluff, Southland

At the forefront of sustainable aquaculture

Advanced Technology

Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)

Our state-of-the-art RAS technology ensures optimal fish health, minimises environmental impact, and maximizes sustainability.

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Water Purity

Advanced Water Recirculation

Our advanced filtration and monitoring systems maintain pristine water quality while conserving this precious resource.

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Māori Partnership

Deeply rooted in local Iwi engagement

We collaborate with local Iwi to implement culturally sensitive practices, foster community prosperity, and preserve traditions.

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Building a Sustainable Future

Our commitment to environmental, social, and governance excellence drives every aspect of our operations

Zero Antibiotics

Advanced biosecurity systems ensure the healthiest salmon without chemical intervention

Circular Systems

Closed-loop water recirculation technology minimizing environmental impact

Community Impact

We are creating meaningful employment opportunities in Māori regions.

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Our Team

Delivering a world-class land-based salmon project requires vision, the right governance, and perfect execution. We bring together leaders in aquaculture, technology, and finance.

Leadership & Governance

Rikirangi Gage

Director

CEO of Te Whānau ā Apanui and respected leader in iwi governance and Māori economic development. Provides strategic oversight ensuring authentic partnership values and world-class governance.

Aaron McCallion

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer & Director

Aaron has 25 years of experience leading commercial ventures and technology projects. He is responsible for Fjordland's strategy, partnerships, and investor relations while ensuring governance alignment.

Brian Blanchard

Chief Operating Officer

With over 30 years in aquaculture operations, Brian has led large-scale hatchery programs and genetics initiatives across international markets, overseeing world-class standards in fish health and performance.

Marcus Clemitson

Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer & Director

Marcus has deep expertise in RAS design and implementation. He directs Fjordland's technical architecture and innovation pipeline while providing governance oversight on operational resilience.

Ugur Inal

Co-Founder & Interim Chief Financial Officer

Ugur combines finance and technology expertise to drive Fjordland's growth. He leads financial modeling and investor readiness while overseeing Digital Twin development and data systems integration, bringing strategic vision to both financial structuring and technological innovation.

Sid Russell

Co-Founder & Advisor

With over 20 years of experience across primary industries, Sid specializes in operational turnarounds, revenue growth, and HSEQ management in high-risk environments. He brings strategic operational leadership and expertise in building high-performance, multicultural teams to drive excellence and sustainable outcomes.

Advisory Board

Jonathan Treacher

Capital Markets & Strategy

Former corporate lawyer turned investment banker, later CEO and Chairman of a €3.2B hedge fund. Advises growth companies on raising capital and achieving successful exits.

Colin Turner

Corporate Business Development, Fund-raising and Legal Counsel

Founding manager of Intel Capital in EMEA, overseeing 400+ investments and generating gains of over US$1 billion. Scales businesses through strategic partnerships and capital raises.

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Paul van Doorn

Global Corporate Finance & Business Acceleration

Global advisor with 30+ years in corporate finance, multi billion M&A, and strategic growth. Former senior executive and advisor in international telecoms and founder of Eikenzande BV. Advises companies and investors worldwide on capital structuring, valuation, and scaling transformative ventures across high technology sectors.

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Jonas Junker Bengtsen

Aquaculture & Industry Networks

Contributes global aquaculture expertise through Ifaqua, focusing on RAS technology, fish performance, and industry partnerships to ensure world-class best practice and innovation.

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