Benoit Hillion

Benoit Hillion is an experienced professional in the aquaculture and fisheries industry, currently serving as Directeur des opérations at PLATE-FORME D'INNOVATION NOUVELLES VAGUES since October 2023. Previously, Benoit held the position of Manager R&D and Industrialization at Agriloops from October 2021 to October 2023 and was General Manager at Bentout Trading from May 2015 to September 2021. Further experience includes managing the development of aquaculture projects as Managing Director at Aqua Development International from May 2011 to July 2018, and serving in various project management roles at organizations such as Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle and Qateri Fisheries. Benoit has also held leadership roles at UNIMA, Aquamay, and Bantoot Seafood Products, specializing in shrimp farming. Benoit holds educational qualifications from Stanford University, Audencia, and ISTOM, focusing on project management, corporate finance, and international agricultural development.