Joseph Richardson

As a driven and ambitious Chief Executive Officer of an innovative, sustainable aquaculture startup, I bring a deep commitment to advancing sustainability, reducing costs, and enhancing food security through cutting-edge research and practices. With proven expertise in crafting and implementing business strategies in challenging environments, I have successfully led initiatives during two terms in Mauritania and Senegal, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and cultural awareness. Skilled in leading dynamic teams and fostering coordination across sister companies, I have represented Cody Blue Solutions Ltd and Cody Earth Solutions Ltd effectively to senior government officials in Mauritania. My experience spans diverse subfields, including Microalgae and Macroalgae cultivation, Aquaponics, Hydroponics, Aeroponics, and Soil Science, all previously aimed at strengthening food security in West Africa at my current employment. I am eager to expand my professional skill set in a role that supports collaboration with like-minded professionals and values ongoing development.

• Boxed for 5 years and maintain high level of fitness at all times training up to 6 times a week and competing on a number of occasions.
• Spent time breeding Poultry and Ducks, being the proprietor of a small business selling as pets.
• Keep up with current environmental news and scientific research.

• Promoted from Operations Manager of a small division at Cody Earth Solutions Limited to CEO and Director of the newly established Cody Blue Solutions Limited, a role created in recognition of my leadership and vision to drive aquaculture innovations addressing the food security crisis in West Africa.
• Innovated novel methods for the low-cost cultivation of specific marine organisms of interest to Cody Blue Solutions Limited (400% cheaper production costs).
• Created sustainable and organic processing methods for the extraction of valuable components from macroalgae.
• Researched and developed step-by-step desalination process implementing 3 separate profit avenues which could increase access to affordable water in countries reliant on desalination plants whilst enhancing profits for desalination plants.

• PADI Open Water Diving Certified.
• CSCS card holder (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
• IOSH Working Safely Certification (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)

• Peter Gregory (Cody Earth Solutions Limited and Cody Blue Solutions Limited):

- Email: peter.gregory@codyearthsolutions.com 

- Phone: +44 7500716716