Our Team

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Dr Franziska Elmer

Head of Science

  • From mesocosm experiments and flow rate analysis to building and testing barrier designs, Fran manages the day to day running of our trials and grant applications.

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Randall Purcell

Director and Co-Founder

  • With more than 25 years of experience on climate and the environment at the World Bank and UN, Randall is helping build ocean partnerships and driving commercial, social and political support for sustainable solutions.

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Dr Tremaine Bowman

Scientific Project Manager

  • Tremaine is our Programme Support Officer and uses her extensive knowledge of marine ecology to support our on-site work and data analysis.

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John Auckland

CEO and Co-Founder

  • John is the public face of Seafields, as well as bringing a wealth of impact investment experience to our mission.

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Richard Wills

Ops Director and Co-Founder

  • Using generations of farming expertise Rich is designing and building our mid-ocean aquafarms in concert with our engineers and scientists.

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Rebecca Golding

Chief of Staff

  • Extensive career in the operational management of global teams. Customer Service Management, Gerflor Ltd and an experienced Project Manager for Honeywell Building Solutions.

Nicola Seafields' Engineer

Nicola Schwehm

Environmental Engineer

  • Nico manages barrier construction in the open ocean along with best practice techniques for ongoing monitoring, data collection.

Will Seafields' Communications

Will Wilson

Communications and Grants

  • Will manages our social media and communications, he is an ESG and climate change consultant experienced in working with start-ups and has also authored a peer-reviewed paper on microalgae.

Senem - Seafields' consultant financial operator

Senem Gumussoy

Consultant Financial Controller

  • Expert financial consultant and start-up mentor with experience at Carbon Clean and Techstars.

    Provides Seafields financial modelling and forecasting.

Bella - Seafields' Communications Officer

Bella Heath

Communications Officer

  • Worked across carbon credit marketplaces and start-ups, specialising in events, marketing, social media, and content creation.

    Previously founded an events business, working with global brands

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Seafields Gender Equality Report

2025-2027

Read the Report Here