After seven years with Cermaq, Wenche Grønbrekk is now taking on a larger responsibility for ocean stewardship, joining SeaBOS as Director of Strategy, Partnerships, and External Relations.
She has extensive experience driving sustainability initiatives, including her roles at Cermaq, in the UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition, and as a Task Force leader within SeaBOS.
‘Wenche will bring a depth of skills, expertise, existing connections, and collaborative approaches to SeaBOS. Her appointment will help communicate and drive our actions and increase our ability to influence transformative change to sustainable seafood production and a healthier ocean,’ said SeaBOS managing director Martin Exel.
SeaBOS companies between them represent over 10% of the world’s seafood production and comprise over 600 subsidiary companies. SeaBOS members include ten of the largest seafood companies in the world.
‘Transformative change requires hard work, dedication and commitment to our shared vision. Wenche truly understands SeaBOS, the seafood industry and the wider ocean governance context. I am excited to welcome her in her new role,’ commented Therese Log Bergjord, CEO of Skretting and vice-chair of SeaBOS.
‘I am excited to join SeaBOS to help accelerate impact on ocean health and industry sustainability through collaborative action,’ Wenche Gronbrekk said.
‘With its global presence, science-based approach and bold ambitions, SeaBOS companies can really lead positive change, and I look forward to working with industry players to drive progress.’
