THE HIDDEN SEA
MANAGEMENT TEAM
RICHIE VANDENBERG
CEO AND CO-FOUNDER
“Richie" is a 4th-generation grape grower, with over 25 years with his family enterprise. As an avid ocean kayaker, kite surfer, and family beach enthusiast, he’s seen the destruction that plastic has brought to the sea. The Hidden Sea mission was born from these experiences.
From 1997–2007 Richie played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the AFL, and was Captain from 2005–2007.
JUSTIN MORAN
CMO AND CO-FOUNDER
After a decade of business success, serial entrepreneur Justin was touted by The Age Newspaper as one of the Top 30 people who influenced Victoria, Australia in 2006.
“We’re all citizens of the world, and there's only one ocean. It may not be your plastic, but the sea we share is the sea we save.”