Derek de Brès
Chief Operating Officer
Derek’s work connects the technical and commercial parts of the vision: turning waste and resource opportunities into projects that can be evaluated and developed.
Our people
A shared belief in
what comes next.
The programme brings together circular-economy thinking, project development and practical agricultural experience.
Chris Whyte
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Chris contributes circular-economy strategy and stakeholder coordination to the proposed island programme, connecting the wider system with individual project opportunities.
Nicolaas C. Kemp
Director · Agricultural systems
Nick brings the agricultural and controlled-environment growing perspective, with a focus on the relationship between farm systems, feed and local food production.
Damien Treanor
Director, Technical Lead
More than 20 years in engineering, including commissioning a food-waste biodigester. Leads process calibration and laboratory protocol for the proposed recovery projects.
Shane McMahon
Director, Commercial Lead
Leads offtake and feedstock onboarding for the proposed projects.
From food systems to an island vision
An idea that
keeps connecting.
The early work explored how local farmers, growing systems and egg products could support Seychelles’ food future.
The September 2026 showcase expands that thinking: begin with a fish-waste flagship, then build a measured pathway through organics, regenerative farms, controlled growing, local protein, energy and materials recovery.
The common thread is practical: identify a resource, validate a useful outcome, and bring the right people together to make the project viable.
An invitation to collaborate
Let’s build the next chapter.
Bring your expertise, resources or perspective to a more circular Seychelles.