Alison Hutchins

Alison Hutchins is the Director of Innovations at the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), where she leads the development of the organisation’s digital transformation. This includes the TraceASC project to improve transparency in ASC certified shrimp supply chains and enhance confidence in farmed seafood.

With over 20 years of experience in aquaculture, she has held key roles at organisations such as Dawnfresh, the Scottish Salmon Company, Mowi, and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). Hutchins holds a Master’s degree in Aquaculture from the University of Stirling, with expertise in salmon and trout production, environmental compliance, site development, and regulatory processes.