Donna Fordyce has been appointed as the new interim head of Seafood Scotland. She replaces Patrick Hughes, who led the trade marketing body since January 2017.
Fordyce has been Seafood Scotland’s industry engagement specialist since October 2017, working with businesses across the country to identify new market opportunities and facilitate greater commercialization of the seafood sector.
Previously, Fordyce has spent time as an observer on the Seafood Scotland board, and been a member of the working group for Scottish Seafood Partnership. She is a Projects Approval Committee (PAC) member for the European Maritime & Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and co-authored the seafood strategy “Changing Tides.”
“In an ever-changing and uncertain landscape, it’s important now more than ever that Seafood Scotland is agile and ready to take on any opportunities or challenges the industry may face. It’s an exciting time to be at the head of the organisation during what will be such a transformative period, but my focus is to continue to support and help grow the sector whilst working closely with the wider food and drink industry in Scotland,” she said.
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