About Us
VISION
To be a global leader in sustainable seaweed innovation and blue economy solutions, transforming ocean resources into products that nourish people, regenerate ecosystems, and create long-term value for communities and investors.
MISSION
- Innovate with Purpose – Develop world-class seaweed-based products across food, health, agriculture, and bio-remediation.
- Empower Communities – Build inclusive partnerships with coastal farmers and cooperatives to drive sustainable livelihoods.
- Advance Sustainability – Promote ocean stewardship and climate-positive solutions that align with global ESG standards.
- Deliver Value – Generate strong financial returns through transparent, scalable, and responsible business practices.
- Lead with Integrity – Operate with the highest standards of governance, innovation, and collaboration across all our ventures.
The Team
Paul Stephenson (Non Executive Chairman)
Mr Paul Stephenson was a partner in the Sydney Office of HWL Ebsworth Lawyers (HWLE) for thirteen years before retiring from the partnership in 2017. Mr Stephenson remains a consultant with HWLE and is also a foreign (Australian) lawyer consultant with Israeli law firm Afik & Co. Mr Stephenson specialises in public and private equity fundraising, initial public offerings, backdoor listings and reverse mergers (both in Australia and the United States), and mergers and acquisitions involving both private and listed companies. Mr Stephenson has experience in a large number of industry sectors including resources, oil and gas, retailing, financial markets, and cannabis. Mr Stephenson has acted on many cross- border transactions and has expertise in equity capital markets and M&A transactions involving the USA, UK, China, Indonesia, Singapore,Malaysia, Hong Kong and Israel.
Matthew Leonard (Managing Director/CEO)
Mr Leonard is an accomplished and internationally proven business development professional. With over 12 years of outstanding record of achievement in demanding, complex and highly competitive markets. He possesses expertise across advertising, marketing and media event management sector, with recent focus on linking opportunities with high-net-worth individuals throughout Asia. Mr Leonard is also a member of Golden Venture Capital which provides corporate advisory and consultancy services. In this role, Mr Leonard has assisted a number of companies to raise capital throughout Asia and Australia.
Francesco Cannavo ( Executive Director)
Mr Cannavo is an experienced public company director with significant business and investment experience working with companies operating across various industry sectors. Mr Cannavo is the founder of Golden Venture Capital, a corporate advisory firm based out of Melbourne, Australia. He has been instrumental in assisting many listed and unlisted companies achieve their growth potential by providing strategic advice on raising investment capital and completing strategic acquisitions. He is an entrepreneur with a strong network of investors and industry contacts in the public company sector in Australia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. He has extensive experience in capital raisings, investment activities and IPOs.
Deepak Jha (Director Ops Indonesia/ Director)
With over 20 years of experience across Indonesia’s trading, mining, manufacturing, and investment sectors, he specializes in driving growth in challenging and emerging markets. As a board member and shareholder at Mitra Agro Global, along with other ventures, he has successfully led large-scale projects with a focus on sustainable and profitable growth. His leadership approach emphasizes building resilient teams and forming strategic partnerships to maximize long-term value.
Alan Lee (Chief Technical Advisor)
Alan Lee is a seasoned aquaculture and marine biotechnology specialist from Singapore with extensive experience in seaweed farming, processing, and R&D. As Technical Advisor to BPH Global Limited, he provides strategic guidance on cultivation systems, biostimulant production, and value-chain optimization. Alan is also associated with Gaia Mariculture, Singapore, where he has led initiatives in sustainable seaweed cultivation and marine innovation. His expertise strengthens BPH Global’s mission to advance the Blue Economy through science-driven, sustainable marine solutions.
Ellyn Erliana (Technical Advisor)
A researcher with over 17 years of experience in multidisciplinary fields, bridging sustainable marine and terrestrial bioindustries. Expertise includes marine aquaculture development, integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA), and marine environmental and resource management. Currently focused on advancing the role of seaweed aquaculture in carbon credit systems and promoting seaweed as a nature-based solution (NBS) for reducing industrial carbon footprints. Strong foundation in scientific research methodologies, supported by skills in biochemistry analysis, DNA metabarcoding, bioinformatics, GIS, and machine learning.
Sustainability & ESG
At BPH Global Limited, sustainability is at the heart of our business. Through seaweed cultivation and blue economy solutions, we create natural products that support climate action, healthy oceans, and sustainable livelihoods.
Environmental
- Large-scale seaweed farming that captures carbon and restores marine ecosystems.
- Development of bio-stimulants and extracts as renewable alternatives to chemicals.
- Bioremediation initiatives to improve water quality in industrial zones.
Social
- Fair income and market access for coastal farmers.
- Training in sustainable aquaculture and harvesting.
- Promoting inclusivity and community development.
Governance
- Strong compliance and transparent ESG reporting as an ASX-listed company.
- Traceable, ethical supply chains.
- Board-level oversight on sustainability and risk.
Our Commitment
BPH Global aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring that growth for our shareholders also creates positive impact for people and the planet