To keep up to date with movement and job shifts across the seafood industry, SeafoodSource is compiling a regular round-up of the latest industry position-shift updates.
- Fortune Fish & Gourmet President Jeff Goldberg; the company's chief marketing officer, Ian Navarro; and its CFO, Sean Burke, have left the company.
In March 2023, Fortune International acquired Boston Sword and Tuna, and following the acquisition, Fortune combined its imports division with another department, resulting in the layoffs.
On 30 May, Goldberg posted "I’m a free agent, looking for a new role in the seafood space," on his LinkedIn profile.
- Dean Frost has been hired as vice president of operations at Biddeford, Maine U.S.A.-based Atlantic Sea Farms.
“Most recently the COO at the Stonewall Kitchen family of brands, Dean brings with him 30-plus years of experience in food manufacturing and innovation and brings with him a passion for Maine and our coastal communities. Welcome to Team Kelp, Dean!” the company said on its LinkedIn profile.
- Seafood Scotland has appointed Jeni Adamson as its new industry engagement manager. According to her LinkedIn profile, she began May 2023.
- On 1 June, Cousins Maine Lobster announced Angela Coppler to join the company as its new head of development. Founded in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. in 2012, Cousins Maine Lobster now operates 60 food trucks nationally.
"Angela brings an incredible skill set ranging from real estate to brand strategy, and financial acumen to talent development to our Cousins Maine Lobster system. Her leadership and expertise are critical for us as we are focused on responsibly expanding the brand. We are thrilled to have her on board," Cousins Maine Lobster Co-founder Jim Tselikis said in a release.
-The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) announced it has hired a new Vietnam-based country coordinator, Duy Pham.
“He is responsible for supporting both market development by increasing certified production across farms and feed mills to meet the growing demand for ASC-labeled products in priority markets as well as implementing new program assurance tools to close alignment with ASC standards and strengthen the value and integrity of the ASC logo. Moreover, actively building effective working relationships with new & existing ASC members, enhancing producer outreach and support services and through engagement with critical stakeholders e.g. local authorities, industry associations, and other institutions,” the company posted on LinkedIn.
- On 30 May, Phil Nickells, formerly head of procurement at Hilton Seafood UK, began a new job as senior sourcing and sales manager at supermarket chain Morrisons, according to his LinkedIn.
- The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has hired Greg Smith as communications director, it announced on 12 June. Smith previously worked as a special assistant and legislative liaison at the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development (DCCED), and as chief of staff to Alaska Representative Andi Story of Juneau.
"Greg also serves on the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly, and, among his other talents, has also worked as a deckhand on a commercial gillnetter. Greg is a lifelong Juneauite, a graduate of Oregon State University, and he is incredibly passionate about Alaska and Alaska seafood,” ASMI said in a release.
- Eirik Seljelid has been named the CEO of Oslo, Norway-based plastic recycling company, Aion. Seljelid formerly served as Aion’s chief financial officer, and has been working for the company, which recently launched a collaboration with American Seafoods, since 2022, Aion announced in a release.
“I am very excited to lead Aion through our next, important phase. With the great talent and capabilities in this company, we will continue to lead the way in the transition from linear to circular plastic,” Seljelid said.
- On 31 May, the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) announced the departure of its chief programs officer, Blake Lee-Harwood. According to his LinkedIn page, Lee-Harwood worked for SFP for more than 11 years.
“It has been a great 10 years with SFP, but the time has come to make way for new talent within the organization,” Lee-Harwood said. “I have several new projects to pursue and will benefit greatly from my time at SFP. I have been blessed at SFP with wonderful colleagues and a constant stream of interesting challenges. I will miss it very much.”
Photo courtesy of Aion
