Certified Seafood International (CSI) has elected two prominent seafood industry leaders, Sally Roach and Klaus Nielsen, to its board of directors.
Roach is senior manager for international sustainability at the Aldi South Group, a global retailer known for its commitment to responsible sourcing. Nielsen recently retired after nearly 25 years as chief executive of Espersen, a leading seafood processing company.
“CSI is thrilled to welcome Klaus Nielsen and Sally Roach to our Board of Directors,” said Mike Kraft, executive director of CSI.
“Their diverse expertise and deep industry insights will significantly enhance our efforts towards responsible sourcing and sustainable, market-led supply chain improvements.”
Roach commented, “The Aldi South Group is pleased to support CSI in its mission of encouraging and rewarding environmentally responsible fishery management. Third-party certification is an important tool for seafood buyers, and I look forward to helping advance credible choice in the certification of wild-capture fisheries.”
Nielsen added, “What drew me to CSI is its commitment to keeping certification practical and cost-effective, without compromising on rigour. Their structure is focused on covering the actual costs of running a credible certification system – nothing more. That’s the kind of approach markets desire.”
Roach and Nielsen join nine other CSI directors.
