David Bassett, Secretary General, European Aquaculture Technology & Innovation Platform (EATiP)
Working in the aquaculture sector and on aquaculture research & innovation actions since 2005 (first under the 6th European Framework Programme) and involved with EATiP since the platform formation in 2008, David assumed the role of General Secretary in 2021 and is responsible for the day-to-day management and strategic coordination of the recognised European Technology and Innovation Platform for aquaculture.
In addition to directing EATiP he chairs the Research Focus Group of the European Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC) and is engaged as an expert in the delivery of the EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism. He works as a project partner in or acts as an Advisory Board member for numerous EU funded projects (Horizon Europe, EU Mission Ocean, Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership, LIFE, EMFAF, COST) and other EU Partnerships as well as attending the EC Standing Committee on Agricultural Research (SCAR) Fish Committee and co-leading the S3 Thematic Smart Specialisation Partnership (TSSP) for Circular Smart Aquaculture.
Past roles include serving as a Director of the Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum and sitting on the Technical Advisory Group for the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.