Offshore Shellfish welcomes Piers Mudd as Head of Strategy

The company said Mudd, a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in aquaculture, will play a pivotal role in positioning the company for its next phase of growth and development.

In his new role, Piers Mudd will spearhead a strategic fundraising exercise to fuel Offshore Shellfish’s ambitious expansion plans. He will also oversee improvements to ensure the company remains at the forefront of sustainable aquaculture.

Mudd brings a wealth of experience, including his most recent role as Chief Operating Officer at Brilliant Planet, where he managed the strategic and operational development of a pioneering ocean-based carbon removal enterprise. At Brilliant Planet, he successfully drove the transition from research-focused operations to commercial scalability, secured key partnerships with industry leaders, and led high-value projects to enhance production.

Previously, Mudd served as the Founding CEO of FirstWave Group’s East Africa Tilapia venture Yalelo Uganda, where he built Africa’s fastest-growing aquaculture business. Under his leadership, Yalelo Uganda established state-of-the-art aquaculture facilities, growing from a greenfield site to 700 tons of monthly production in three years, and transformed the way consumers accessed sustainably farmed fish across East Africa.

Commenting on his appointment, Piers Mudd said: “I am really excited to join Offshore Shellfish at such a dynamic time in the company’s journey. Offshore Shellfish has set the benchmark in sustainable mussel production, and I look forward to contributing to its growth and helping it achieve its full potential as a leader in regenerative aquaculture.”

John Holmyard, Managing Director of Offshore Shellfish Limited, added: “We are delighted to welcome Piers to our team. His leadership experience, deep understanding of the aquaculture sector, and proven ability to drive transformative growth make him the perfect addition as we embark on the next phase of our company’s evolution.”

Offshore Shellfish said the appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to scale its impact and champion the benefits of regenerative aquaculture.