Toby Stapleton Elected to Join the Board of the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC)

Toby Stapleton

The Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) is delighted to announce the election of Toby Stapleton to its Board of Directors during the recent board meeting, held on July 12, 2023. In addition to joining the board, Mr. Stapleton will assume the role of Chair for the newly established Blue Tech and Aquaculture Committee, which aims to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange in the fields of blue technology, aquaculture, and the blue economy between Israel and Rhode Island.

Mr. Stapleton brings a wealth of experience in international commerce and aquaculture to the RIIC Board, significantly enhancing the organization's expertise and capabilities within these areas. His vast industry knowledge and global perspective will be an invaluable asset to the organization's ongoing efforts to foster strong relationships between Rhode Island and Israel in academia, business, and research.

"I am honored to join the RIIC Board of Directors and to have the opportunity to lead the new Blue Tech and Aquaculture Committee. I look forward to working closely with my fellow board members and utilizing my experience to help strengthen the ties between Rhode Island and Israel in the blue tech, aquaculture, and blue economy sectors," said Toby Stapleton.

Avi Nevel, CEO of the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative, congratulated Toby on his appointment: "We are thrilled to welcome Toby to our Board of Directors and are confident that his extensive background in international commerce and aquaculture will prove invaluable in furthering our mission to build bridges between Rhode Island and Israel. His leadership of the Blue Tech and Aquaculture Committee will play a crucial role in driving innovation, economic growth, and collaboration in these vital sectors."

As RIIC continues to cultivate relationships and facilitate cooperation between Rhode Island and Israel, the addition of Toby Stapleton to the organization's Board of Directors and his leadership of the Blue Tech and Aquaculture Committee is expected to substantially contribute to the organization's ongoing success.

For more information about the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC), please visit www.theriic.org.