Umami Bioworks

• Lead the strategic development and refinement of the fund’s investment thesis, identifying priority sectors, emerging technologies, and high-potential opportunities within the blue economy. • Build and maintain a strong investment pipeline across Asia Pacific, leveraging regional networks and global partnerships. • Provide leadership across the entire investment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, diligence, structuring, investment committee presentation, and exit planning. • Ensure the fund maintains high investment discipline, balancing financial performance with impact integrity. • Continuously monitor market developments, policy shifts, and technological trends relevant to ocean and maritime sectors. • Lead and oversee due diligence processes, including commercial, financial, technical, legal, and impact assessments. • Structure and negotiate investment transactions, working closely with legal and financial advisors. • Serve as a board director or observer for portfolio companies, supporting governance, strategy, and growth initiatives. • Partner with founders and management teams to accelerate value creation and scaling, including international market expansion, partnerships, and follow-on financing. • Monitor portfolio performance and implement active portfolio management and exit strategies. • Play a leading role in fundraising activities, engaging with institutional investors, family offices, foundations, and development finance institutions. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with Limited Partners, ensuring transparent communication and reporting. • Participate in investor meetings, roadshows, and industry events to position the fund as a leading blue economy investment vehicle in Asia. • Build strategic relationships with founders, corporates, research institutions, accelerators, and co-investors within the ocean and maritime innovation ecosystem. • Strengthen collaboration with OCTAVE Capital and Katapult Ocean’s platforms to access international and regional deal flow and expertise. • Contribute to the development of the Asia Pacific blue economy ecosystem, positioning the fund as a thought leader and trusted investment partner. • Provide leadership and mentorship to the investment team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture. • Oversee internal investment processes, governance, and operational coordination. • Contribute to the development of the fund’s accelerator programme and Technical Assistance Facility, ensuring they effectively support the investment pipeline and portfolio companies.

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business strategy and scientific breakthroughs • Leading interdisciplinary teams at the intersection of science, business, regulatory and engineering • Planning, development, and implementation of biotech products with customers ensuring they meet user needs • Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch • Conduct market research, gather user feedback, and analyse competitive landscape • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver products on time and within budget • Communicate product updates, plans, and progress to stakeholders