Mike Sheldon reappointed Chair of the Seafish Board
Defra Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey and the Devolved Administrations have reappointed Mike Sheldon as Chair of the Seafish Board for a second term of three years.
This appointment has been made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments published by the Cabinet Office. His appointment will run from 1 April 2024 until 31 March 2027.
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.
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Commenting on his reappointment to the Seafish Board, Mike said:
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.
“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.
Visit our Seafish Board web page to find out more.