Champion of New Zealand seaweeds and premium seaweed products
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Our driven team combines decades of aquaculture, product development and seaweed expertise. Supported by a highly engaged stakeholder network, PREMIUM SEAS are committed to the development of a prosperous seaweed sector within New Zealand.
“PREMIUM SEAS are a champion of New Zealand seaweeds and premium seaweed products. We believe that New Zealand has huge potential to participate in the enormous economic, environmental, social and health benefits available from seaweeds. ”
Lucas Evans – CEO Premium Seas Limited
Premier producer of unique, high-value seaweed-based products
PREMIUM SEAS is a leading producer of high-quality seaweed-based products, proudly developed and manufactured in New Zealand. Our expertise lies in creating unique, high-value products that cater to the global nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical markets. We are committed to innovation, with a strong focus on harnessing the natural benefits of seaweed to create premium products.
Our Leadership Team
Our driven leadership team combines decades of aquaculture, product development and seaweed expertise.
Lucas Evans
CEO
Lucas is dedicated to the establishment of a thriving seaweed sector within New Zealand and has lead innovation and development activities with seaweeds within New Zealand since 2012.
Joe Kouwenhoven
Chairman of the Board
Joe is passionate about the development of the seaweed industry within New Zealand and contributes over 45 years of seafood industry involvement, executive leadership and business management expertise to the Premium Seas team.
Gilbert James
Director
Founder of mussel aquaculture industry in the Coromandel with decades of experience leading the development of a successful independent marine farm, Gilbert’s appetite for innovation and the development of seaweed aquaculture and products is a fundamental driver for Premium Seas in achieving its vision.
Dave Blyth
Director
Dave is a highly experienced aquaculture farm manager with excess of 40 years leading operational mussel farming activities.
He successfully links strategy with operational application to develop solutions for the Premium Seas team.
Lloyd Preston
CFO
Lloyd is an experienced accounting practitioner, member of CAANZ and contributes his expertise to Premium Seas corporate leadership, strategic planning and project implementation.
He is passionate about agriculture, sustainability and the development of renewable products that benefit the earth, humanity, plants and animals.
PREMIUM SEAS New Zealand is proud to be a Finalist in the 2degrees Auckland Business Awards 2024 for “Excellence in Innovation 2024”.
PREMIUM SEAS New Zealand was recognised by the 2023 New Zealand Seafood Sustainability Awards by being awarded as winner of the Market Innovator Award and finalist for the Operational Innovator Award.
