New CEO named by Seafish

Seafish has announced the appointment of its new CEO. Marcus Coleman joins the U.K. seafish authority from Compass Point Business Services where, as managing director, he led a multi-disciplinary organization with a staff of 250 and a client base of more than 200,000 residents.

He will take up his new position in January 2016 and will be based at Seafish's Grimsby office. 

"I am delighted with the news and look forward to starting in my new role. I view the seafood industry as having a vital role to play in underpinning the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the U.K. I see the potential to strengthen that role, not only in the traditional communities the industry serves but in the new markets it creates both at home and abroad," said Coleman.

His previous roles include Assistant Chief Executive with Lincolnshire County Council, and Director General of the Digital TV Group.

"I see a great deal of similarity between this new role and the position I held previously leading a national industry association, the Digital Television Group. That organization brought the industry supply chain together and helped determine policy, technical standards, communications, research and product testing in order to protect consumer interests, drive innovation and take the industry forward.

"I will be applying all of that knowledge and experience here at Seafish and believe it will help deliver a sustainable, profitable and socially responsible seafood industry," said Coleman.

Seafish acting Chair, Brian Young, who led the selection panel for the appointment, said, "The selection process has been lengthy and robust and while we were faced with an extremely strong candidate list, the interview panel was unanimous in its decision. 

"Marcus has strong leadership skills, an engaging style and a demonstrated ability to set strategic vision and lead change programs, getting the best out of people and taking them with him. Although Marcus does not have seafood industry experience, he has demonstrated a sound understanding of the key strategic issues and a strong ambition to help realize the ambition set out in our Seafish Corporate Plan.

"I know that he will be keen to quickly get out and meet as many of our stakeholders as possible once he has officially started and we all look forward to working with him."

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