August 11, 2021 — The following was released by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative:
GSSI is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted, from all of those who are eligible, to join the GSSI Steering Board. Applications are welcome from August 11, 2021 – September 30, 2021.
About the Role
The GSSI Steering Board represent a diverse cross-section of the seafood industry and is comprised of members from the full seafood value chain, companies, NGO’s, governments, and international organizations. The Steering Board is intended to constitute a fair representation of the diversity in role, geography and key stakeholders of the global seafood industry. Being a member of the Steering Board is voluntary. The initial term will be for a period of three years, with the possibility of reappointment. New Board members will be appointed in November with the official inaugural meeting in Q1 of 2022.
Responsibilities
The Board is responsible, with the support of the Secretariat, for the general management and performance of GSSI through the delivery of GSSI’s vision and mission, governance, strategic direction, operational oversight, and financial stability. Board meetings take place two times per year, of which at least one meeting in person. We are looking for engaged partners that provide strong leadership for GSSI’s future development and long-term organizational sustainability. Members are expected to support GSSI programming and promote GSSI among their stakeholders.
Current Steering Board Members
- Bill DiMento – High Liner Foods Inc.
- Hugo Byrnes – Ahold Delhaize
- Dr. Jason Clay – WWF
- Flavio Corsin – IDH
- Jennifer Dianto Kemmerly – Monterey Bay Aquariam
- Lisa Goché – Grobest Global Services Inc
- Peter Hajipieris – Regal Springs
- Wakao Hanaoka – Seafood Legacy
- Dr Audun Lem – FAO
- Darian McBain – Thai Union
- Angel Metemoro Irago – Nueva Pescanova Group
- Judy Panayos – Sodexo
- Elisabeth Vallet – Ethic Ocean
- Christian von Dorrien – Institute of Baltic Sea Fisheries Thünen Institute
- Andrea K. Weber – METRO AG
- John Garner – Trident Seafoods
- Annika Mackensen – GIZ