AQUACULTURE
INDUSTRY FACES New UK sales assistant appointed at Azelis
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zelis is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Tomlinson as UK Sales Assistant, Animal Nutrition. In this new role, Ms Tomlinson will provide commercial and technical support to the Animal Nutrition sales function and work closely with Antony Wildon, Azelis UK Sales Manager. Elizabeth Tomlinson joins Azelis from Lloyds Animal Feeds where she has worked for the last three years. She holds a BSc degree in Agriculture and Marketing from Harper Adams University and has gained a number of years of experience in the UK animal feed industry. “We are delighted that Elizabeth has joined our team. Her appointment will further enhance the level of communication and support we provide to customers and assist in developing our future business strategy for Azelis Animal Nutrition,” says Antony Wildon announcing her appointment.
Neil Manchester appointed as Managing Director of Hendrix Genetics
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eil Manchester, General Manager of Landcatch, based in Argyll and Stirling, has been appointed as Managing Director of the newly-formed aquaculture business unit of Hendrix Genetics, the multispecies breeding company. He will be based at the Hendrix Genetics headquarters in Boxmeer, Netherlands, and will be in charge of Atlantic salmon, coho salmon and trout breeding operations, as well as cutting-edge genetics services, in Scotland, the US, Chile and the Isle of Man. The move follows a landmark deal signed in October between Landcatch, which supplies Atlantic salmon eggs and smolts and genetics technology to the international aquaculture industry, and Seattle-based Troutlodge Inc, the world’s largest rainbow trout egg producer. The deal included Landcatch taking a 45 percent shareholding in Troutlodge and the setting up of a new joint venture to establish an independent Atlantic salmon breeding programme, backed by genetics research, in Chile. Neil Manchester said: “I am excited about taking up this important role in the newly-created aquaculture unit within Hendrix Genetics as we seek to develop existing operations and explore opportunities in new species and new market areas. “The recent agreement brings together three world-leading companies with the goal of becoming one of the main global players in aquaculture breeding. Creating this unit is another step towards that goal. It represents an experienced and talented management team and we look forward to working together to ensure the success and on-going development of the aquaculture business unit.” Neil Manchester has nearly 30 years’ experience in aquaculture, primarily in Scotland but also Chile, South Africa and the Mediterranean industries. Coming from an agricultural background, he achieved a BSc degree in Agricultural Technology at Harper Adams University in Shropshire, and started his aquaculture career in 1985 on a trout farm in Argyll. He joined Landcatch in 1998 as an area manager, progressing to director level and then to general manager. He specialises in the breeding and production of juvenile Atlantic salmon for the domestic and export markets.
Marine Stewardship Council appoints Brian Perkins as Regional Director for the Americas
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he Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has appointed Brian Perkins, a former commercial fisherman and international seafood trade show executive, as Regional Director Americas. This appointment is part of a new strategy to continue to expand the MSC’s presence in the Americas and increase availability of MSC certified sustainable seafood across the region. Mr Perkins joined the MSC’s senior management team on January 5th. He will work alongside the organisation’s Chief Executive, Rupert Howes and Global Commercial Director, Nicolas Guichoux. Mr Perkins will also work closely with industry and the conservation community to recognise and encourage sustainable fishing practices that support healthy marine ecosystems. Mr Perkins will be based in Washington D.C. at a new office location that will serve as the MSC’s Americas region headquarters. The MSC’s Seattle office will be retained as its USA headquarters. Mr Perkins has worked within the seafood industry for more than 40 years. He started at a salt fish factory in Iceland and went on to become Executive Vice President and COO of Diversified Business Communications, organiser of Seafood Expo North America/ Seafood Processing North America and Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global. During his 16-year career at Diversified Mr Perkins oversaw 18 seafood trade shows focusing on areas including seafood processing, commercial fishing, ethnic food and organic products. He was instrumental in launching and managing new expositions in Europe, Singapore and San Francisco and provided counsel on strategic direction for the company. He was also responsible for industry publications, National Fisherman, Seafood Business and WorkBoat. Brian added: “Working for the MSC is a great opportunity to make a difference within an industry which has been such a big part of my life. I join the team at an exciting time and look forward to working with fisheries, commercial partners and conservation organisations. The MSC team has established the gold standard for third party certification of wild fisheries and I believe that continued growth of the program will bring both environmental and socio-economic benefits to the Americas.” 54 | INTERNATIONAL AQUAFEED | January-February 2015