Ian Charles

Business commenced February 2024 providing consulting services to the freshwater aquaculture industry in Australia and South East Asia.

• Working with government agencies to review fish production issues
• Collating and compiling production information to offer a toolkit for the native freshwater aquaculture sector to improve production efficiencies
• Currently working with a Top 5 aquaculture company in Jiangsu Province, China to improve production techniques for freshwater fish species

• Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
• Worked with sales team to develop product markets in Hong Kong, Singapore and the USA
• Attended seafood trade shows and expo's to promote the companies products and identify market leads
• Secured and managed Export Market Development Grants for the business
• Performed due diligence and negotiated to secure purchases of significant assets to expand the business
• Developed significant market for live fish achieving premium prices
• Developed and brought to market a world first Murray cod caviar

• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Planned and budgeted accurately to provide hatcheries with resources needed to operate smoothly.
• Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
• Managed an 800% increase in hatchery production
• Managed EOI's and contracts for government restocking programs

• Delivered consultancy to up skill new entrants to the Murray cod aquaculture industry domestically
• Worked on consultancy projects for freshwater fish production in China, Malaysia and Vietnam
• Consultancy focused on adoption of new technology and modern aquaculture techniques

• Built a native fish aquaculture business from the ground up
• Pioneered modern techniques to culture new native freshwater fish species
• Developed domestic and international markets
• Became an industry leading business exporting fingerlings into South East Asia
• Became a leading domestic supplier of Murray cod, golden perch and silver perch fingerlings for aquaculture businesses and government restocking programs