Dunn leaves salmon group for Marine Harvest

THE head of British Columbia’s salmon farmers association has announced he is leaving to take up a new post at Marine Harvest Canada.

Jeremy Dunn, executive director at the BC Salmon Farmers Association, will be joining Marine Harvest Canada’s public affairs division.

Dunn (pictured) had led BCSFA’s five-person team for the past four years, during which he expanded a programme of public farm tours to raise awareness of the industry.

Beginning May 1, he will replace Ian Roberts, Marine Harvest’s director of public affairs, who earlier this month announced his transfer to Marine Harvest Scotland’s operations.

Roberts is to take over the communications role in Scotland once long serving business support manager Steve Bracken retires in the summer.

Dunn said: ‘The past four years with the BCSFA have been an incredible experience and introduced me to the talented women and men working in BC and the global seafood sector.

‘This experience has led me to want to become involved on a deeper level, and I’m excited to join Marine Harvest. I can’t thank the board of directors enough for their guidance, leadership and support.’

A search for BCSFA’s executive director position will begin immediately.

Farmed salmon is BC’s highest valued seafood product, the province’s top agricultural export, and generates more than $1.5 billion towards the BC economy, resulting in more than 6,600 jobs.