Markus Schrittwieser graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (VUW) and holds an MSc in Aquatic Veterinary Science from the University of Stirling (UK). With over 15 years of experience in the veterinary and aquaculture industries across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia-Pacific, Markus brings deep technical insight into the animal health sector — particularly in aquatic animal health, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostics.

He possesses expert knowledge of aquaculture production systems for both marine and freshwater species and has held positions in both operational and service-oriented roles. Markus joined SAN Group in April 2023 (initially based in the UAE), where he is responsible for global business development and R&D in the Aqua segment. He leads research and development projects aimed at expanding SAN Group’s presence in the global aqua market. Markus has published scientific work in collaboration with Marine Scotland Science and James Cook University. He is a member of the European Association of Fish Pathologists (EAFP) and a state-certified aquaculture veterinarian.

Dr. Manoj Sharma is a shrimp farmer and an aquaculture expert by profession having 30 years of experience in shrimp farming. Dr. Manoj has played a major role in the development of the shrimp farming in the coastal regions of Gujarat, India. He has played a key role in the development of the Gujarat Aquaculture Association where all the shrimp farmers have united under one umbrella and are practicing shrimp farming. His work has provided a source of livelihood to lakhs of individuals as the salt-affected wasteland has been converted into the best productive land. His works have been appreciated across many national and international platforms and he has been invited as a speaker across many programs for the “Sustainable Shrimp Farming Practices”.

Dr. Manoj is a World Aquaculture Society award – Industry Impact Award winner for creating a technical foundation for shrimp industry in South Gujarat which gave livelihood opportunities to coastal rural people and fishermen. He is also a national awardee recipient from National Fisheries Development Board, Government of India for “Best Technology Infusion/ Innovative Idea”.

Nana Thorringer is a specialist in sustainable animal nutrition with over 9 years of experience in the feed industry, including 3 years at Unibio. She holds a PhD from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and an MSc in Animal Science from the University of Copenhagen, which included an Erasmus exchange at Wageningen University.

Nana Thorringer has worked broadly in the feed sector, focusing on the development of innovative, sustainable solutions for both monogastric animals and aquaculture. Her work supports the transition toward more resource-efficient, environmentally responsible ingredients.

At the core of Nana Thorringer’s expertise are:

• Sustainable bacterial single-cell protein
• Business development and new product innovation
• Nutrition strategies for aquaculture and monogastric species

Combining deep technical knowledge with commercial insight, Nana Thorringer plays a key role in enhancing sustainable aquafeed solutions that align with both performance and environmental goals.