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ASC strengthens Board of Trustees with appointments of conservation and seafood industry leaders. Stefanie Rog joins Board on 1 July, following the appointment of Steve Philips in January. Aquaculture Stewardship […]
Scotland Food & Drink strengthens Net Zero team. The team responsible for supporting Scotland’s food and drink businesses to reach Net Zero by 2045 has been strengthened with the appointment of […]
WellFish Tech appoints Erik Tveteraas as Group Finance Director, as the company sharpens its commercial position and prepares for the next phase of international growth. Tveteraas brings a career built […]
Europêche strengthens its team to enhance communication and project activities across EU fisheries policies. Europêche, the leading representative body of the EU’s fishing sector, is reinforcing its team to elevate […]
Optimar strengthens global commercial organisation. Optimar is strengthening its global commercial organisation with the appointment of Petur Jakob Petursson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Lárus Gunnarsson as Director of […]
Aqua-Spark appoints Katherine Bryar as Director of Strategic Partnerships. As sustainable aquaculture enters a more demanding phase, Aqua-Spark strengthens its team with senior industry expertise to deepen partnerships across the value […]
Nina Rosen joins ISSF Environmental Stakeholder Committee. New ESC member brings expertise in traceability, transparency, and fisheries conservation. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is pleased to announce the appointment […]
Centre for Aquaculture Technologies expands global breeding team with new quantitative geneticist in Australia. Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) continues to grow its global genetics team with the appointment of […]
Seafish appoints Barry Harland as Director of Operations. Seafish is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Harland as Director of Operations. Barry joins Seafish from Whitby Seafoods, where he […]
Benchmark Genetics appoints Global Commercial Director, Genetics Services. Benchmark Genetics is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Decock as Global Commercial Director, Genetics Services, effective 1 March 2026, while continuing […]
GAPP names industry veteran Ron Rogness interim executive director. Rogness to lead GAPP during leadership transition. The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) has named Ron Rogness to the […]
ULMA Packaging UK appoints new managing director. ULMA Packaging UK has appointed Paul Morican as managing director, strengthening its senior management team as the business continues to expand its offering […]
IPNLF strengthens global team with five new appointments. The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new team members, strengthening its commitment to unlocking […]
Marine Management Organisation appoints new Chief Executive Officer. Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Board has appointed Elysia McCaffrey as its next CEO. Elysia will join MMO from the Gangmasters and Labour […]
Rob Loder appointed as Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has appointed Rob Loder as its new chief inspector. Rob replaces Andrew Moll OBE, who […]
Trude Olafsen hands over role in Sjømat Norge. After ten years in Sjømat Norge, the Norwegian Seafood Federation, Trude Olafsen is handing over the role to Arnstein Hosaas. Olafsen has […]
Leading lawyer to take the helm of Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises Ltd. A key organisation at the fore of Grimsby’s defining industries has appointed a new chief executive. Highly regarded […]
Marine Biological Association welcomes five new Fellows. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is delighted to announce the appointment of five new Fellows: Robert Clark, Denise Adaoyibo Okpala, Dr Tom Pickerell, […]
New appointments at Market Advisory Council (MAC). On 5 February 2026, the members of the Market Advisory Council (MAC) appointed the Chair, Vice-Chairs, Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Working Groups, and […]
Tribute paid to retiring SFF Services Ltd MD as new boss takes over. A new Managing Director is to take the helm at SFF Services Limited, the commercial wing of […]
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