Aaron Boddy

Co-founder @Shrimp Welfare Project

Leading transformational change in global aquaculture to improve welfare standards for billions of farmed animals, working collaboratively with retailers, producers, and farmers to create lasting impact- Developed and implemented comprehensive organisational strategy, scaling from startup to internationally recognised Animal Charity Evaluators Recommended charity in 2 years- Built coalition of 20+ producers to implement humane slaughter practices, and engaging the majority of UK retailers (including Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, M&S) to publish groundbreaking welfare commitments- Collaborated with policy partners including Eurogroup for Animals and Animal Policy International. Participated in parliamentary events, developing strong relationships with DEFRA to advance policy- Secured £1M+ funding annually through competitive grants, managing balanced budgets while scaling operations year-on-year- Established robust governance frameworks, working with Board of Trustees to ensure accountability and strategic alignment- Recruited and led diverse international team, fostering an inclusive culture aligned with mission and values, scoring 4.7/5 on Animal Charity Evaluators’ employee engagement survey- International speaker on welfare, ethics, and evidence-based advocacy, including: AI for Animals 25, Ambitious Impact 24, Effective Altruism Global Cambridge 23- Positioned organisation as a definitive voice on aquatic animal welfare, securing policy commitments from major retailers and producers; achieved 15+ media features in national outlets (including The Guardian, The Times), establishing trusted public brand for evidence-based welfare advocacy- Pioneered science-based welfare standards, commissioning research and translating findings into practical industry guidelines