Expertise & Passion
Our team has a diverse range of skills & expertise that brings energy, strength and passion to OysterLife.
Ewan McAsh
Director & General Manager
OysterLife, founder and farmer of Signature Oysters and founder of SmartOysters. Ewan is a Marine Biologist, Nuffeld Farming Scholar and has been an industry trailblazer since 2004. His passion and focus is to improve not only his own farm but the industry as a whole. OysterLife is the culmination of his expertise and the great people he has gathered to bring this vision to life.
Jase Finlay
DIRECTOR & SHARE FARM MANAGER
Professional surfer/ waterman, sport scientist and teacher. Jason's love for the water, his positive energy and warm personal skills are a perfect match for working on the river. He manages the stock health, team dynamics and the everyday challenges of oyster farming with ease. As the McAsh Oyster Farm Manager, Jase was key in the development of SmartOysters farm management application. He has also overseen the doubling of oyster production since 2016. Jase is the core of the OysterLife share farm operation.
Jamie Buchan
Farm Development Manager
A marine scientist working 10 years as a geo scientist in the Pilbara mining industry, the sea change to oyster farming has been a welcome adjustment for Jamie and family. He brings a sharp analytical mind to the design & construction of oyster leases & land based infrastructure.