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Hanne Jorun Sixten: Completing a PhD on marine side-streams in aquafeed
In BioMar, we have scientists who are advancing our understanding of fish nutrition and aquaculture. Today, we share the journey of Hanne Jorun…
BioMar is pleased to announce the appointment of David Whyte as the Managing Director of their new fish feed manufacturing plant in Tasmania. The plant, currently in its construction phase will be ready for commissioning in early 2020.
David is a marine biologist with 32 years’ experience in aquaculture production and supply companies in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand. David was the first Technical Manager at BioMar’s UK plant in the late nineties and returns to BioMar to lead the start-up of the company’s first Australian mill.
Dr. Patrick Campbell, Vice President of BioMar’s Salmon Division announcing David’s appointment said, “David will bring an impressive combination of experience to our business. He possesses a deep understanding of aquaculture built up over a lifetime in the industry. His breadth of knowledge and commitment to customers makes him ideally suited to lead BioMar Australia in the next phase of its development.”
Commenting on his appointment David Whyte said, “I am excited to take this new professional challenge to build a high performing team and firmly establish BioMar in Australia and New Zealand. It’s a tremendous opportunity and a significant responsibility to meet the expectation of our customers, staff, community and shareholders“.
David will join the company in mid-July 2019.
In BioMar, we have scientists who are advancing our understanding of fish nutrition and aquaculture. Today, we share the journey of Hanne Jorun…
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