THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK
Meet the Team
Meet the people behind Offshore Biotechnologies.
Our team brings together marine science, restoration and storytelling to deliver practical ocean solutions.
Dr Chris Gillies
Dr Chris Gillies is a marine biologist and the founder and CEO of Offshore Biotechnologies. With more than 20 years of experience restoring marine ecosystems, he develops nature-based approaches that help offshore industries support ocean recovery. His work includes shellfish reef restoration and the cultivation of marine sponges to rebuild habitat and biodiversity.
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Dr Fiona Valesini
Dr Fiona Valesini is an interdisciplinary coastal and estuarine ecologist with experience in marine research, conservation and program delivery. Her work examines how coastal ecosystems respond to environmental pressures and how scientific evidence can guide their protection and restoration. She brings that broad ecological perspective to Offshore Biotechnologies.
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Kylie Barret
Kylie brings extensive experience in project delivery, strategic planning, government policy and stakeholder engagement across infrastructure and social impact portfolios. She works at the intersection of industry, government and community, building partnerships and navigating complex policy and delivery environments to progress innovative projects. At Offshore Biotechnologies, Kylie leads project development and business opportunities for nature-based solutions in marine environments, helping translate technical innovation into investable projects with lasting environmental and economic benefits.
Jarrod Boord
Jarrod is a science communicator and filmmaker with more than 20 years of experience translating complex scientific ideas into clear, compelling stories for broad audiences. He specialises in communicating research across marine science, conservation, biotechnology and the natural world, working closely with scientists, researchers and organisations to make technically complex subjects accessible without losing their scientific integrity.
His expertise spans documentary filmmaking, science storytelling, visual communication and audience engagement, with a strong focus on connecting people to the research, discoveries and technologies shaping our understanding of the natural world.
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