Our Team


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Belinda Yaxley

Director- Responsible Farming

Specialises in: certification, development of management systems, standards, environmental management

Belinda holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and PhD in Zoology from the University of Tasmania. Belinda is a bench-marking committee member of the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative and a Country Coordinator for Global Aquaculture Alliance (across two teams - business development and program integrity).

In the aquaculture sector she organises and facilitate systems that supports the responsible production of seafood.

Belinda, in her free time enjoys running a hobby farm and aims to be self-sustaining. She enjoys the company of her 20+ chickens, and her dogs Ruby, Pukka, and Artemis.

Christian van Rijn

Research and Development Scientist

Specialises in: commercial trials, data management, lead auditing, certification, quality management systems

Christian holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science – Marine Biology (Hons) and a PhD in Aquatic Animal Physiology. He has a keen interest in the Aquaculture and fisheries sectors, and a passion for the marine environment. Christian has experience working in molecular laboratories, but has also spent time working in operational roles in the Aquaculture industry. Christian’s objective is to seek evidence-based approaches to improve the operation and sustainability of these sectors through research, innovation, and practical solutions.

During his free time, Christian can be found down at the beach in Ocean Grove surfing, or exploring the coast with his with his partner Hanna and his border collie named Ringo. 

Christine Huynh

Managing Director

Specialises in: production medicine, aquatic animal welfare, biosecurity management, technical strategy

Christine completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney. She has been working in the aquaculture industry since, and consults internationally, offering technical management services that support global best practice.

Kyra Hoevenaars

Responsible Farming Consultant

Specialises in: aquaculture in developing countries, management systems, lead auditing, project management

Kyra holds a Master degree in Biology from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. She has years of experience in setting-up and managing aquaculture projects for different species as well as providing training for hatchery, on-growing operations, and best practices in Asia, Africa, and Europe. Kyra also works as a project manager, auditor, and writer. Her goal is to contribute to the sustainability of the sector, both in terms of the environment and the people.

 In her free time, Kyra likes to travel, hike, rock climb, snowboard, dive, read and watch movies.

Malin Nikolajew

Environmental Compliance Officer

Specialises in: compliance and permits, sustainability, environmental management

Malin holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Biology from Stockholm University in Sweden. She has years of experience, working within the environmental compliance and water management fields for various government agencies, in Australia and abroad. Malin has also worked in a laboratory environment – providing reports and advice on technical issues to internal and external clients.  

During her free time, Malin enjoys travelling, hiking and when the opportunity arises, skiing.