Highly experienced small business owner with a diverse history of working in the Scottish aquaculture industry over three decades. Skilled in Planning, Operations Management, Customer Service, and Strategic Planning. Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, political and research & development-related environments. Well developed entrepreneurial skills. Served on a wide range of Scottish, UK, and international advisory commissions and boards. Doctoral and post doc experience at the University of Stirling followed by thirty years of trouble shooting and problem solving in various high pressure commercial positions.