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Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies from Industry Leaders and Investors
Powered by the Global Shrimp Forum and Rabobank

In a year marked by record levels of uncertainty and volatility, the global shrimp industry is feeling the impact of growing geopolitical risks, accelerating climate change, and constant technological disruption. As part of the ongoing collaboration between the Global Shrimp Forum and Rabobank—the world’s largest financier of aquaculture and fisheries—this session brings together industry leaders and financial experts to explore how the sector can adapt and thrive in turbulent times.

We’ve invited top executives from across the shrimp value chain to share how they are responding to today’s challenges—both strategically and operationally. Through candid reflections on lessons learned, this session will uncover the do’s and don’ts of navigating volatility in a global, complex, and fast-changing market.

The conversation will culminate in a thought-provoking panel featuring veteran investors, who will offer a critical outside-in view of the shrimp industry. How does our sector compare to others competing for scarce capital? And what does it take to attract investment in a world where risk and reward are being constantly redefined?

Join us in Utrecht—home to both the Global Shrimp Forum and Rabobank headquarters—for this timely and forward-looking discussion.

Chairpersons /
Novel Sharma
Rabobank
Novel Sharma
Analyst – Seafood
Based in Utrecht, Novel focuses on the seafood and aquaculture industry. Novel brings a strong analytical background and private equity experience. In prior roles, he worked at Climate Fund Managers in The Hague and at Thomson Reuters in Hong Kong as a consultant focused on hedge funds and their...
Gorjan Nikolik
Rabobank
Gorjan Nikolik
Senior Industry Analyst
Since joining Rabobank International in 2005, Gorjan Nikolik has been an industry analyst focusing on the global seafood sector including aquaculture, wild-catch, seafood trade and processing. In his primary role, he works as a senior sector expert to Rabobank departments such as Mergers and...
Program /
9:00-9:05
Introduction

Delivered by:

Novel Sharma, Analyst – Seafood, Rabobank

Gorjan Nikolik, Senior Industry Analyst, Rabobank

9:05-9:40
Feed Manufacturing: Nutreco's Shrimp Journey and Dealing with Volatility

Presented by Joost Matthijssen, Chief Strategy Officer, Nutreco

9:40-10:15
Genetics and Technology: SyAqua's Shrimp Journey and Dealing with Volatility

Presented by Fred Kao, CEO, SyAqua

10:15-10:45
Coffee Break
10:45-11:10
Early Nutrition and Genetics: INVE Aquaculture's Shrimp Journey and Dealing with Volatility

Presented by Patrick Waty, CEO, INVE Aquaculture

11:10-11:35
Farming, Processing and Technology: Mitsui's Shrimp Journey and Dealing with Volatility

Presenter TBA

11:35-12:00
Investors' Panel Discussion

Panelists:

Piers Lakin, Investment Manager, Ocean 14 Capital

Marcel Smits, Director, SF Investment Management Company

Jeroen van der Staay, Executive Director, Rabo Ventures

Moderated by Gorjan Nikolik, Senior Industry Analyst, Rabobank

12:00-12:05
Closing Remarks

Delivered by:

Novel Sharma, Analyst – Seafood, Rabobank

Gorjan Nikolik, Senior Industry Analyst, Rabobank