Seafish bloggers

Paul Williams, Chief Executive

Paul has more than 25 years of experience in managing research and development teams, with much of that time spent working in the aquaculture industry in Scotland and Norway. Paul is a council member for the Shellfish Association of Great Britain and is on the Boards of the Whitby Fishermen's Training School, the Scottish Aquaculture Research Association and the British Fin Fish Association.

Jon Harman, Operations Director

Jon was involved with the early development of freshwater and marine aquaculture species and has more than 25 years of experience in senior food production management. He can provide insight on all sectors of the seafood industry, including the pelagic, whitefish and shellfish sectors.

Hazel Curtis, Economics

Hazel has extensive experience in fisheries economics and fisheries management, seafood industry analysis and delivery of appropriate evidence bases and impact assessments. Hazel contributes economic and strategic advice and expertise to help improve fisheries management for the long term benefit of the industry overall.

Karen Galloway, Consumers

Karen is an established food marketer and focuses on understanding the complex demand structure for seafood in the UK. She has a close understanding of a range of consumer research techniques and tracks the subtle changes in the demands of UK consumers for seafood and seafood products.

Philip MacMullen, Environment

Philip MacMullen specialises in the interactions between fisheries, the broader natural environment, management regimes and the market. All of his work has reflected a keen interest in issues relating to sustainable and integrated development and has benefited from his strong record in initiating and co-ordinating research and development projects.

Peter Wilson, Legislation

Peter's scope includes legislation concerning food hygiene, labelling, nutrition and health claims, contaminants, imports, exports and the marine environment, where this impacts on the catching sector.