The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) has appointed Michael Tait as its new chairman.
Michael Tait, of Shetland Mussels Ltd, said: “I am looking forward to putting the experience and knowledge I gained in the seafood industry to use for the benefit of the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group which as a cooperative of farming members has a very exciting future. I am delighted to get this opportunity to carry on the work done so far to build up the business to where we are today so we can keep on delivering benefits to all our members while continuing to deliver the quality and service our customers have come to expect.”
Outgoing chairman, Michael Laurenson of Blueshell Mussels Ltd in Shetland, who spent six years in the post, said: “The time was right for a new person to take over at the helm of the UK’s largest producer of farmed mussels and oysters. I look forward to continuing to serve the members and working with Michael and the board in my on-going capacity as a director of the business.”
