Adam Lamond
Non-Executive Director and Chair
Adam is an award-winning founder, entrepreneur and investor. In 2003, he founded his first business, Ocean to Outback Electrical, which listed on the ASX as Ocean to Outback Contracting (OTOC) in 2011. At that time, OTOC employed over 300 people on projects across WA.
As Managing Director of OTOC, Adam led a strategic redirection of the company as it transformed into Veris Limited, Australia’s largest digital and spatial business, employing over 600 people around the country through 20 offices. Adam stepped down as CEO in 2020 and left the board in 2022 after selling the contracting division to Telstra.
In addition to his role at Fremantle Seaweed, Adam also serves as the Chairperson of Pro9 Global and the SeaHive.
Adam brings a depth of experience in growing exciting startups into successful companies. As Chair of Fremantle Seaweed, he is the steady hand at the helm: counselling and guiding the development of Fremantle Seaweed. His key duties include: corporate governance, mentorship, custodian of culture, management of executive accountabilities; and strategic connections.
Christopher de Cuyper
CEO and Co-Founder
Chris is a strategic and values-driven entrepreneur with proven project delivery capability. Originally an electrician and mechanical engineer, Chris has spent 18 years in mining and construction project management. Before founding Fremantle Seaweed, Chris served as the Commissioner for URBNSURF, where he played a key leadership role in building Australia’s first commercial surf park in Melbourne.
In 2022, Chris was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Aquaculture Council of WA (ACWA) Board – a testament to his leadership and expertise in Australia’s emerging seaweed industry. In this position, Chris is driving the growth of WA’s seaweed industry through advocacy at the regulatory decision-making level, which in turn builds a pathway for Fremantle Seaweed’s Commercialisation.
Chris has been described as a self-aware and relational leader who embodies courage, authenticity and integrity. He takes a collaborate approach to lift his team and nurture their growth. As CEO of Fremantle Seaweed, his key duties include: team leadership, operating model, asset development, operations and maintenance, brand ambassadorship, advocacy, growth strategy.
Mayleah House
Business Development Manager
Mayleah is a ‘jill of all trades’ with specialist expertise in climate and impact management. May began her career as a commercial lawyer at a top tier law firm before pivoting into the climate sector. She has spent the past 7 years in climate advocacy and sustainable finance.
May has led multidisciplinary teams working on corporate climate policies for leading environmental NGOs, helped shape national climate and investment policies whilst working as the Australian policy specialist for the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Development, and supported ASX-listed companies to improve sustainability impacts as the Head of Stewardship for a leading ethical fund manager.
Through a 2021 Westpac Future Leadership scholarship, May completed a Masters of Environment and Sustainability at Monash University. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws and Behavioural Science (Psychology) at QUT.
As Business Development Manager for Fremantle Seaweed, May is responsible for commercial partnerships and offtake agreements, commercial trials, go-to-market and growth strategy, brand ambassadorship, impact strategy, and certifications.
Giulia Holland
Scientist
Giulia is an interdisciplinary marine scientist with a deep passion for marine conservation and sustainability. Through her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Environment at the University of Melbourne, Giulia has spent countless hours combing through seaweed whilst exploring the rocky reefs along Victoria’s reef. Her experience spans to researching the microbiomes of coral on the Great Barrier Reef and leading community conservation initiatives through her work in a local government organisation.
At Fremantle Seaweed, Giulia is responsible for hatchery and nursery establishment, broodstock cultivation and tetrasporogenesis, product growth, scientific research, regulatory compliance, and ensuring we meet our production goals alongside our commitment to sustainability.
Adam is an award-winning founder, entrepreneur and investor. In 2003, he founded his first business, Ocean to Outback Electrical, which listed on the ASX as Ocean to Outback Contracting (OTOC) in 2011. At that time, OTOC employed over 300 people on projects across WA.
As Managing Director of OTOC, Adam led a strategic redirection of the company as it transformed into Veris Limited, Australia’s largest digital and spatial business, employing over 600 people around the country through 20 offices. Adam stepped down as CEO in 2020 and left the board in 2022 after selling the contracting division to Telstra.
In addition to his role at Fremantle Seaweed, Adam also serves as the Chairperson of Pro9 Global and the SeaHive.
Adam brings a depth of experience in growing exciting startups into successful companies. As Chair of Fremantle Seaweed, he is the steady hand at the helm: counselling and guiding the development of Fremantle Seaweed. His key duties include: corporate governance, mentorship, custodian of culture, management of executive accountabilities; and strategic connections.
Chris is a strategic and values-driven entrepreneur with proven project delivery capability. Originally an electrician and mechanical engineer, Chris has spent 18 years in mining and construction project management. Before founding Fremantle Seaweed, Chris served as the Commissioner for URBNSURF, where he played a key leadership role in building Australia’s first commercial surf park in Melbourne.
In 2022, Chris was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Aquaculture Council of WA (ACWA) Board – a testament to his leadership and expertise in Australia’s emerging seaweed industry. In this position, Chris is driving the growth of WA’s seaweed industry through advocacy at the regulatory decision-making level, which in turn builds a pathway for Fremantle Seaweed’s Commercialisation.
Chris has been described as a self-aware and relational leader who embodies courage, authenticity and integrity. He takes a collaborate approach to lift his team and nurture their growth. As CEO of Fremantle Seaweed, his key duties include: team leadership, operating model, asset development, operations and maintenance, brand ambassadorship, advocacy, growth strategy.
Mayleah is a ‘jill of all trades’ with specialist expertise in climate and impact management. May began her career as a commercial lawyer at a top tier law firm before pivoting into the climate sector. She has spent the past 7 years in climate advocacy and sustainable finance.
May has led multidisciplinary teams working on corporate climate policies for leading environmental NGOs, helped shape national climate and investment policies whilst working as the Australian policy specialist for the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Development, and supported ASX-listed companies to improve sustainability impacts as the Head of Stewardship for a leading ethical fund manager.
Through a 2021 Westpac Future Leadership scholarship, May completed a Masters of Environment and Sustainability at Monash University. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws and Behavioural Science (Psychology) at QUT.
As Business Development Manager for Fremantle Seaweed, May is responsible for commercial partnerships and offtake agreements, commercial trials, go-to-market and growth strategy, brand ambassadorship, impact strategy, and certifications.
Giulia is an interdisciplinary marine scientist with a deep passion for marine conservation and sustainability. Through her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Environment at the University of Melbourne, Giulia has spent countless hours combing through seaweed whilst exploring the rocky reefs along Victoria’s reef. Her experience spans to researching the microbiomes of coral on the Great Barrier Reef and leading community conservation initiatives through her work in a local government organisation.
At Fremantle Seaweed, Giulia is responsible for hatchery and nursery establishment, broodstock cultivation and tetrasporogenesis, product growth, scientific research, regulatory compliance, and ensuring we meet our production goals alongside our commitment to sustainability.