Dr.Stefan Kraan
Founder & Director
Oceana Organic Products Ltd.
Dr. Stefan Kraan, a global authority on seaweed aquaculture and biotechnology, co-founded The Seaweed Company and established the Irish Seaweed Centre. With over two decades in seaweed R&D and sustainability, he now leads projects in India and Norway, advancing biodegradable materials and regenerative seaweed-based innovations worldwide.
Founder and Director
Prasmo Agri
Founder of Prasmo Agri, Prasanna Mohan leads innovation in seaweed-based organic agriculture. With a biotechnology background from the University of Salford, UK, he continues his family’s agricultural legacy, empowering over 200 fishermen families in Tamil Nadu through sustainable seaweed cultivation and developing certified eco-friendly agri-inputs for Indian farmers.
Prasanna Mohan
Hari Shankar Thivakar
Co-Founder and Managing Director
TSC-Purple Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Shankar, a Chemical Engineer with an MSc in Material Science, has pioneered seaweed cultivation in India. Founder of TSC Purple Pvt. Ltd., he has trained over 500 fishermen, led major cultivation initiatives nationwide, and champions seaweed-based climate solutions to position India as a global seaweed leader.