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Link Murray

President

Focus
Working to bring social, environmental, and economic change to forward-thinking communities through innovative transformation.

Bio
Joseph “Link” Murray merges extensive global experience with a strong commitment to environmental and social change. With over four decades of international experience, he has driven transformative projects across Africa, the Americas, and Europe. His visionary leadership at DeepGEO focuses on pioneering solutions for global environmental challenges by transforming struggling communities into thriving, sustainable hubs. Link’s expertise blends strategic business acumen with a profound commitment to social and environmental stewardship, positioning him as a key figure in advancing large-scale sustainability initiatives worldwide.

Past Experience

  • Co-founder & Executive Director, Liberation Capital (2000 – 2009) Supporting the creation of venture funds for small and medium-sized enterprises in developing regions.
  • Mathematician, CVS Health (2006–2019): Developed marketing intelligence algorithms and data mining strategies for a leading U.S. pharmacy chain.
  • CEO, Sea Change Development, Inc. (2001–2003): Managed diverse projects including software development, fisheries operations, and venture capital initiatives across Africa and the Middle East.
  • Investment and Portfolio Management, American Express (2000–2001): Focused on venture capital due diligence and portfolio management.
  • CEO, Blue Gold Holdings, Inc. (1978–2000): Led the growth and transformation of Blue Gold Holdings, Inc., overseeing a series of mergers and international operations. Over more than two decades, Link built North America’s largest value-added mussel producer, creating a vertically integrated, farm-to-market enterprise with farms, ship and truck fleets, and processing plants.

Education

  • MBA, Harvard Graduate School of Business (1978)
  • M.Sc. Tropical Resource Management, University of Rhodesia (1976)
  • B.A. cum laude in Biology, Harvard College (1973)

Affiliations

  • Board of Special Advisors, The Link Foundation (2015–Present)
  • Industrial Advisory Committee, U.S. Department of Agriculture NE Regional Aquaculture Center (2002–2005)
  • Board of Directors, New England Seafood Industry Trade Association (1990–1994)

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