Summary
James Hehre is a founder and CEO with eight years of formal experience leading marine research operations and ventures, and a PhD in Coral Reef Ecology from the University of British Columbia. He has organized and overseen over 70 expeditions backed by nearly A$30 million in funding, pairing field science expertise with strong operational and safety leadership. His career spans academia and applied programs—from postdoctoral research and lab supervision at the University of Western Australia to managing large-scale marine programmes and founding Seawise Renewables. James is skilled at translating complex environmental science into practical programmes and commercial initiatives, with a track record of improving productivity, quality and efficiency in lab and expedition contexts. Comfortable with both hands-on research and executive decision-making, he brings analytical problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and a collaborative leadership style. Based in Western Australia, he combines deep ecological knowledge with entrepreneurial drive to advance sustainable marine solutions.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Coral Reef Ecology, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Coral Reef Ecology at University of British Columbia
Johns Hopkins University