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New Dawn for Horizon Proteins. Pioneering biotechnology firm Horizon Proteins has appointed Iain Lochhead Chief Executive Officer in a boardroom reshuffle to support its growth plans. The strategic changes will also see co-founder Nik Willoughby […]
Demetris Chrysostomou to head up CSM’S Asia region. Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) has underlined its commitment to growing its share of the important Asian market by boosting the size and capability […]
New Sandford CEO has a ‘clear mission.’ The Chairman of New Zealand seafood company Sanford, Sir Rob McLeod has confirmed that newly appointed CEO, Peter Reidie, will begin his tenure […]
New manager to oversee IPNLF’s activities in St Helena. The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), the non-profit organisation that is committed to developing and supporting responsible one-by-one tuna fisheries […]
GAA appoints industry veteran Brian Perkins as COO. Seafood industry veteran Brian Perkins is joining the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) as its chief operating officer, the organisation announced on Jan. […]
Praise for Samherji stalwart. Haraldur Grétarsson will resign from the European operations of Samherji Holding ehf. in early April. Mr. Grétarsson has held the position of managing director of the […]
New Chair of JPI Oceans Management Board. Dr Niall McDonough, Director of Policy Innovation and Research Support Services at the Marine Institute, was recently elected Chair of the JPI Oceans […]
Aker BioMarine appoints Webjørn Barstad as new EVP Offshore. Former Lerøy leader brings years of industry experience into new, executive-level role at Aker BioMarine. A self-described ‘boat guy’, Webjørn Barstad […]
Columbia Shipmanagement welcomes CSM Italy’s new managing director. World-class ship management and maritime services provider, Columbia Shipmangement (CSM) is pleased to announce that Xanthos Kyriacou has taken over as Managing […]
Witherbys bolsters board with appointment of David Balston. Witherbys, the maritime publishing experts, has welcomed Royal Navy and industry stalwart David Balston as non-executive director (Deputy Chairman) to provide specialist […]
IPNLF announces new Chair of their Board as part of leadership succession plan. Rahim Hoosen will succeed John Burton as chair of the board after he successfully steered the global […]
New chief executive for Cefas. Following the retirement of Tom Karsten earlier this year, Defra has appointed Neil Hornby as the new Chief Executive of Cefas. Neil will take up […]
Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation recruits new Head of Standards. The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) has appointed Richard Beckett as Head of Standards to join the organisation’s Sustainability team. Richard […]
Ocean Choice hires new European MD. Ocean Choice International has announced that Rens Elderkamp is joining the Company’s sales team as the Managing Director of its European Operations. Rens brings […]
New Chair of ICES Science Committee. Jörn Schmidt will be charting the course of ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) science for the next three years as […]
New business director for AKVA. As of September 1st, Chris Beattie, will be responsible for the ongoing development of the AKVA group`s organizations in North America and Australasia and will […]
Scottish Sea Farms makes latest appointment in sustainability drive. Scottish Sea Farms has promoted long-standing Regional Manager for Orkney, Richard Darbyshire, to the all-new role of Northern Isles Regional Manager […]
New leader search for Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation. Scotland’s salmon producers have appointed leading recruitment firm FWB Park Brown to find a new chief executive for their trade body, the […]
Graham Smith to leave Scottish Sea Farms for role closer to home. Scottish Sea Farms’ long-standing Regional Production Manager for Shetland, Graham Smith, has announced he is leaving the company […]
SAIC appoints industry stalwart to lead business engagement. The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has hired Sarah Riddle as its new director of business engagement to help drive innovation and […]
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