Clare Bradley

Clare Bradley is the chief executive of AgriSea, a company focused on innovative biorefinery solutions using seaweed. Under her leadership, AgriSea has developed a groundbreaking process to extract nanocellulose from seaweed, which boasts superior properties compared to traditional wood-pulp sources. Bradley emphasizes the environmental benefits of this method, utilizing non-aggressive chemicals and creating a versatile hydrogel that can serve various industries, including healthcare, agriculture, and cosmetics. Her work positions New Zealand as a leader in sustainable ocean-based technologies, aiming to tap into a rapidly expanding global market for seaweed-derived materials.