Two new industry members strengthen SAIC board
chief operating officer of Marine Harvest’s fish feed segment, brings extensive production and technical experience.
Campbell, who held various senior level positions with BioMar before being appointed managing director in June, has in-depth knowledge of the development and production of fish feeds.
SAIC chairman Jack Perry said: ‘SAIC is for- tunate to have such a committed and industry experienced board. The appointment of Ben and Paddy consolidates this further, bringing new perspectives.’
Hadfield said: ‘Having been immersed in Norwegian aquaculture over recent years, I am excited to return to the Scottish sector and focus my efforts – both at Marine Harvest Scotland and as a member of the SAIC board – on addressing the constraining factors that stand between the industry and its true potential.’
Campbell said he believes ‘that SAIC is the right model to help integrate pressing industry needs with applied R&D’. THE Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has appointed Ben Hadfield, managing director of Marine Harvest Scotland, and Paddy Campbell, managing director of BioMar, to its board.
The appointments, which took effect from August 1, see the number of industry representatives on the SAIC board increase from three to five.
Hadfield, who is also