The
Fish Forward
Team
Thijs Risseeuw
MSc
CEO founder
Thijs Risseeuw is trained as a specialist in reconstructive dentistry and has experience as a entrepeneur for 20 years.
Director of Risblue Invest. He is focused on Aquaculture, Biotech, Preventive healthcare, Diagnostics and Smart Farming.
John Smit
MSc
CCO
John Smit is trained in human nutrition and has had several executive and sales/marketing positions in the food value chain. He is member of the seafood partner alliance
Henk Viëtor
MD, PhD
Biotech Advisor
Henk Viëtor is a serial
entrepreneur in the health and life sciences. He has started over 20 companies including diagnostics, leading to a successfull commercialization of
new products
Mark Fontein
BBA
Technology Advisor
Mark Fontein is trained in
business economics
and founder of several startups in the tech, and mobility segment. He has a strong affinity with aquaculture, where his experience aligns with the upcoming trends in the
industry
Bram Meersman
MD
Healthcare Advisor
Bram Meersman is a specialised aquatic veterinarian with advanced health and biosecurity management experience all around the globe. He has worked multiple years in the aquaculture feed industry and provides fish health, biosecurity and aquaculture management consultancy around the world. He organises educational seminars/webinars and is the annual guest tutor at Hogeschool Odisee for fish diseases and biosecurity.
Marcel Timmer
Financial Advisor
Marcel Timmer has a career as investment partner, executive and trusted advisor in VC, M&A and strategy development. He has extensive experience in fundraising on company as well as fund level.
Strategic partners
