The Defra Secretary of State and the Devolved Administrations have reappointed Mike Sheldon as Chair of the Seafish Board for a second term of three years from April 2024.
Mike is also a board member on the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Chair of its Pork Sector panel. He brings more than twenty years’ non-executive experience and chairmanship of public bodies and private companies, as well as significant experience of establishing long term strategies and delivery plans.
‘I am delighted to be reappointed as chair of Seafish. It is a real privilege to work in such an organisation. There is so much talent directed towards supporting industry to tackle the challenges they face,’ Mike Sheldon said.
‘We have a full agenda of work over the next few years, and I am really looking forward to bringing even more value to our stakeholders and doing our bit to ensure a thriving seafood sector.’
The Seafish Board is made up of seafood industry and independent members comprising a Chair, Deputy Chair, and eight members. They are responsible for the strategic direction of Seafish. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments published by the Cabinet Office. His appointment will run from 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2027.
