MLBA 16: August / September 2010
Aviagen announces changes in technical team
Alabama-based poultry producer Aviagen has announced a number of personnel changes within its technical team.
As part of a drive to further improve knowledge share and transfer between Aviagen and its customers across the world, Jonny Harrison has been appointed to the new role of Global Technical Transfer Manager. He moves from the Central and Eastern European (CEE) team, where he was Regional Technical Manager.
Following Jonny's move, and the increasing growth and importance of Aviagen's Russian business, the decision has also been made to split the CEE area into two distinct regions: Danny Rotherham has been promoted to Area Technical Manager for Russia and the CIS and Neil Clark assumes the same position for the remainder of the region, which encompasses over 20 countries.
Aker Seafoods appoints new CEO
Thomas Farstad has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Aker Seafoods ASA, and the board has resolved to continue developing the seafood group through two independent businesses.
Farstad is currently acting CEO and Director of Group Operations for Canada, Scotland & Others, for Marine Harvest. He has been working with Marine Harvest since 2003 and has been part of the management team of the former Fjord Seafood (now integrated in the group) and Marine Harvest.
Farstad will continue as Acting CEO of Marine Harvest ASA until July 19 when the new CEO, Alf-Helge Aarskog takes up his position. Aarskog was appointed CEO on March 30, 2009, and joins Marine Harvest from the position as CEO at Lerøy Seafood Group.
Halifax-based Clearwater serves high-end restaurants and food service operators in countries such as Japan and the US.
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