Marcus joins Seafish from Compass Point Business Services where he was managing director.
Mr Coleman has a wealth of senior executive experience in both the public and private sector and Seafish says that it was clear to the interviewing panel that his strategic leadership skills and his proven track record of delivery across a range of different working environments would allow him to quickly add value to the UK seafood industry.
He will take up the position at Seafish in January 2016. Speaking about his appointment, he said, “I am delighted with the news and look forward to starting in my new role. I view the seafood industry as having a vital role to play in underpinning the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the UK. I see the potential to strengthen that role, not only in the traditional communities the industry serves but in the new markets it creates both at home and abroad.”
Mr Coleman’s previous roles include assistant chief executive with Lincolnshire County Council and director general of the Digital TV Group.
“I see a great deal of similarity between this new role and the position I held previously leading a national industry association, the Digital Television Group,” he said. “That organisation brought the industry supply chain together and helped determine policy, technical standards, communications, research and product testing in order to protect consumer interests, drive innovation and take the industry forward.
“I will be applying all of that knowledge and experience here at Seafish and believe it will help deliver a sustainable, profitable and socially responsible seafood industry.”
