Blue is the new green.

Lucile Gingembre is the co-founder of Seaweed & Beyond Madagascar. An optimist by nature, she is driven by the conviction that locally anchored, science-based solutions can generate a lasting impact for both people and the planet. With nearly 20 years of experience in international organizations such as the World Bank, UNEP, and UNDP, she chose entrepreneurship to transform global expertise into concrete field actions, serving farmers and coastal communities. A graduate of Sciences Po Paris and SOAS University of London, Lucile brings a strategic vision, strong analytical skills, and deep field experience to the blue economy.

Olivia Fitiavana RAFAMANTANANTSOA, Head of the Agronomy Department at Seaweed & Beyond Madagascar, is an agricultural engineer and a graduate of the Higher School of Agronomic Sciences of Antananarivo (ESSA). Committed to sustainable agriculture and solutions tailored to real-world conditions, she draws on experience at the intersection of agronomic research, experimentation, and supporting producers. Her background has allowed her to develop a scientific, practical, and results-oriented approach. Dynamic and independent, she enjoys transforming knowledge and innovations into concrete solutions adapted to farmers' needs and conducive to sustainable agriculture. "Knowledge only truly comes to life when it becomes a concrete solution for the field."

Rozenn Huet is a final-year Agronomy Engineering student specializing in international markets and strategy. Building on her project management experience in French Guiana and the Seychelles focused on marine biodiversity challenges, she contributes to the development of SBM’s export strategy. Simultaneously, she works on the improvement and standardization of extraction processes.

Miarisoa is a marine biologist and a graduate of the Institut Halieutique et des Sciences Marines (IHSM), with a specialization in biodiversity and biotechnology. Since September 2025, she has been supporting Research and Development (R&D) efforts focused on the cultivation and valorization of marine algae on the southwest coast of Madagascar. Based in Toliara (Tuléar), she coordinates the production operations of organic fertilizers made from fermented seaweed.

Luciano — "Nono" to his friends and family An electrician by training, Luciano joined the seaweed venture in 2021, driven by curiosity and a hands-on approach. Today, he plays a key role in Sainte-Marie as the Head of Packaging and Maintenance. Versatile and rigorous, he ensures daily operations run smoothly by combining technical expertise with a practical mindset.

Driven by a passion for communication and impact-driven projects, Lauriane Ranaivo works at the heart of the seaweed industry, supporting the communication efforts for Seaweed and Beyond. Before joining this innovative venture, she worked in the tourism sector. Convinced of the potential of seaweed, she is dedicated to highlighting the key players in this emerging industry—bridging the gap between innovation, circular economy, social inclusion, and the preservation of marine ecosystems.

Fara grew up in Sainte-Marie, overlooking the lagoon where the seaweed grows, which she now knows intimately. Her career in the industry has been built step by step: she started in drying before moving to processing. Today, she coordinates the Maniry Blu extraction operations and guides the teams daily, always with good humor, but with great professionalism. Meticulous and always ready to go, Fara deeply believes in teamwork: every liter produced is the result of a collective effort. Outside of work, Fara enjoys laughing, dancing, walking, swimming… and immersing herself in a good philosophy book.