SCOTTISH AQUACULTURE VETERAN TO MOVE TO NON-EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITION AT GAEL FORCE GROUP

Scottish aquaculture veteran to move into non-executive board position at Gael Force Group
Gael Force Group has announced that Scottish aquaculture veteran Stephen Divers is set to move into a non-executive director position on their board as he prepares to retire from active management at Gael Force at the end of June.
Group Export Director, Stephen, has played a major role in building fish farm pen manufacturer, Gael Force Fusion, for almost three decades alongside former colleague and director Iain Forbes who retired in 2020. Gael Force Group acquired a 75% majority shareholding in Fusion Marine in 2018 with planned options in place to complete the shareholding as part of the acquisition deal.
With that option now being exercised, Stephen will retire from day-to-day management at Gael Force Fusion in April, maintaining his directorship at Group board level before moving into a non-executive Group Director role upon his retiral at the end of June. This will allow Gael Force Group to retain Stephen’s vast knowledge and experience of Scottish and international aquaculture which will be complementary in the supply partner’s continued focus on delivering its strategy of innovation, quality and manufacturing excellence, sustainability, and export market development. Prior to Stephen’s retirement from active management there will be a period of structured handover.
Commenting, Stephen Divers, said: “Although my time in active management at Gael Force Fusion is drawing to a close, I am delighted that the Group has invited me to continue on the board as a non-executive director after my retirement. I care passionately about the growth of this sector and the important role that Gael Force plays as a supply partner. I am looking forward to playing my part in supporting Gael Force’s strategy as the business goes from strength to strength.”
Commenting, Gael Force Group’s founder and managing director, Stewart Graham, said: “Having completed the planned acquisition of this shareholding we are delighted to be able to secure Stephen’s continued contribution to the Group. His knowledge and experience built up over thirty years has been a huge contribution to aquaculture in Scotland and to the Gael Force Group as it is today. We look forward to working with Stephen on the board to continue to develop and grow the business strategically and sustainably for all stakeholders over the very long term.