Matthew Obee

VP of Operations at Cascadia Seaweed

Matt brings his experience as a Professional Engineer to lead the seaweed cultivation infrastructure growth and farm operations. Having been a project leader on complex renewable energy projects in remote locations across Western Canada, Matt has a keen awareness and experience in overcoming the logistical challenges in deploying and managing assets up and down the coast. Matt has a particular passion for working with communities and people in remote locations and rural communities to create new opportunities, to educate, and to empower individuals to thrive in industries which are creating positive environmental and economic change locally and globally. Matt views seaweed cultivation in

British Columbia as a unique opportunity to be a leader in an emergent market that aligns with the United Nations Declarations on Sustainable Development, provides meaningful opportunities for First Nations communities, and has been recognized globally as a sustainable, healthy food source to feed growing populations.

Timeline

  • VP of Operations

    Current role