Matt Taylor has been appointed CEO of The Western Rock Lobster Council (WRLC) in Freemantle, Australia.
He was previously Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for State Development; Transport; and Innovation, where he was a strong advocate for the fishing and aquaculture industries.
Chairman of WRLC, Kim Colero, stated: “Matt will be an excellent addition to the WRLC and we are excited about his future contribution to both the WRLC and the industry as a whole.”
Alex Ogg, acting CEO of Western Australia Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC), commented: “Matt brings a unique skill set spanning industry involvement, credentials in seafood science and research, and most recently active engagement in our government process as the member for Bateman.
“We welcome Matt as a member of our seafood team under the WAFIC roof, and congratulate him on this important and strategic appointment to the Western Rock Lobster Council.
“I have no doubt that Matt will become a significant asset to the Western Rock Lobster Industry, and assist them with the challenges ahead as they continue to move from strength to strength as WA’s highest valued seafood producers.”
Mr Taylor will commence his role for WRLC, which represents the commercial western rock lobster fishermen of Western Australia, on 10 July and has already met with Mr Ogg to discuss collaboration across industry and future initiatives.
Prior to working for the Australian government, he was a commercial fisherman across numerous sectors and has completed a degree in aquaculture and seafood science.
