The Late Martin Hjorth Jensen was a charismatic entrepreneur and agri-business developer. He excelled in investments, corporate finance, and cross-cultural work. As the driving founder of JBI, he led with vision and passion until his passing, leaving a lasting impact on the industry and those with whom he worked and interacted.

Kristian Bennetsen is a strong business development director and MBA with an entrepreneurial and thoughtful leadership style. He is determined to deliver results and implement investment strategies that lead to impact and returns. He focuses on the underlying value drivers of businesses and emphasizes strategic planning and effective management.

Glen Illling is a visionary serial entrepreneur with over 25 years in Life Science, Agribusiness, and Biotechnology. Passionate about sustainable food production, he has led multinational teams and developed global strategies. Known for innovative solutions, strategic planning, and improving global food security and traceability.

Luca, based in Uppsala, Sweden, holds a PhD in Plant Sciences from the University of Warwick. With expertise in genetics, molecular biology, and agricultural innovation, he bridges research and business growth at JBI.

Lien Tran is a Business Development Associate with over 4 years of experience. Skilled in assisting in M&A advisory, sustainable investment, and research analysis, Lien excels in data collection, strategic planning, and financial modeling.

Lawyer Dương Văn Tín has over 9 years of experience in investment, corporate, M&A, real estate, corporate finance, restructuring, and commercial and civil law. He has advised on various projects and is currently an advisory lawyer for businesses and Japanese consulting firms in Vietnam.

Kevin, a British Royal Air Force veteran, has been in Vietnam since 2019. He founded East Isle Enterprise, connecting C-suite executives to business opportunities. His portfolio includes manufacturers global expansion, construction investments, and supporting aquaculture supply chains. Kevin excels in communication, business development, and project management.

David is a dynamic executive with 35+ years in leadership, strategic management, and business development across beverages, logistics, consulting, and luxury retail. He has a proven track record in supply chains, operational excellence and growth. Starting in UK finance, he’s now based in Vietnam, working across ASEAN, Australia, Hong Kong, and Mongolia.

As a seasoned Chartered Accountant and stockbroker, David brings over 30 years of expertise in corporate finance, business development, and advisory services. Renowned for his strategic acumen, he helps companies craft and execute successful growth strategies, fostering sustainable development and profitability.

Jorgen J. Lund is a Norwegian seafood industry specialist with 45 years of international business experience. He has worked in the oil & gas sectors for 25 years and the global seafood industry since 2004. He founded the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (2005) and co-founded the Global Shrimp Forum (2022). His expertise includes project development, corporate finance, and capital raise advisory services within the global seafood sector.

Lars Husted Dall is a seasoned executive with over 25 years' experience in international management, specializing in growth, scaling, and restructuring. He has expertise in acquisitions, divestments, and post-merger integration, particularly in the AgTech sector, where he led significant mergers at Hypor, Hendrix Genetics Swine, and establishing Danish Genetics.

Jeen Charonenching, a Thai national fluent in Hindi, oversees sales for family run businesses in canned food and OEM shirt collars. With a university education in India, Jeen has extensive sales experience in F&B across the Middle East, India, China, and Southeast Asia, and hands-on experience in production and operations management of start-up aquaculture businesses.

A seasoned Project Manager and National Trainer with over 20 years of excellence. From leading major highway resettlement efforts to ferry projects and cargo ship construction, Bao drives transformation. champions innovation, sustainability, and business development in S.E.Asia and beyond..

An investor, advisor, and mentor to startups in the UK and Singapore. Formerly VP Aerospace at Pall, Steve is a Chartered Engineer and FIMechE Fellow, with expertise in engineering, sales strategy, and business process optimization. He has extensive experience in markets including the UK, USA, China, Japan, Korea, Australia, India, Pakistan, and Southeast Asia.

Dan Fegan has over 40 years’ experience in aquaculture in Asia and the Americas. During this time, he has worked in hatchery and farm operations, nutrition, animal health and genetics, mainly with shrimp. He has also consulted with many private and public sector clients. Dan is a former board member and president of the World Aquaculture Society.

With a background in law and banking, Gabriel has commercial experience in and with China that spans 25+ years. He has been particularly active in Israel-China agtech and medtech opportunities, forging links between startups, industry, and government and has been involved in the strategy, setup, management, operations & finances of teams in China, Israel, and the US. Speaking Mandarin and several other languages, he has been able to successfully work across borders and cultures and enjoys building productive & collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.

Skilled in project management, HR, operations, and finance. Led Thailand’s analog-to-digital broadcast shift. Experienced in logistics, construction, and biotech. Strong in cross-functional leadership, client relations, and strategic execution.