Matt Watson is the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Senior Fisheries Program Manager for the Asia Pacific, based in Fremantle, Western Australia. He works with MSC’s fisheries teams across the region to advance the program’s vision of healthy oceans and sustainable seafood.

Francisco Blaha has been immersed in the fisheries sector since his teenage years, beginning as a deckhand and progressing to a globally recognised specialist adviser.

With experience spanning over 55 countries, he has worked with international development organisations, governments, and the UN FAO as a Senior Fishery Officer.

Francisco brings a multidisciplinary approach to his work, holding MSc degrees in fisheries and food science, as well as a Rhodes Ocean Scholar diploma in the Law of the Sea.

Jackie Spiteri is an experienced sustainability professional with over 18 years in the maritime and infrastructure sectors. She is the Founder and Managing Director of SESG, a specialist advisory firm helping organisations navigate the evolving sustainability and reporting landscape through tailored strategies, implementation, and education.

Adrian Sammons is an international transport specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in maritime, ports, and logistics. He currently serves as a Senior Transport Specialist (Maritime Transport & Ports) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), based at ADB headquarters in Manila, where he leads work on sustainable port and maritime development across the Asia–Pacific region. 

Ruth Madden is the ESG Manager at the Port of Newcastle, where she leads the development and implementation of the port’s sustainability strategy.

Ruth’s focus areas include decarbonisation, the circular economy, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Ruth brings a background in environmental consulting, with a Master’s in Environmental Management and Sustainability, and is committed to advancing climate resilience and nature-positive outcomes at the port.