High Liner Foods Inc has appointed appointed Paul Jewer to serve as the company’s interim chief executive officer while it undertakes its search fo a new president and CEO.
Jewer has served as the company’s chief financial officer since February 2014 and will continue to oversee those roles within the company.
“Paul’s extensive experience and proven track record of leadership with High Liner Foods will provide stability and continuity for the organisation as we continue to work through the transition process,” said Robert Pace, chair of the board of directors.
All change
Jewer has more than 20 years’ experience in food companies and is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA).
“I look forward, in this interim period, to working with our great leadership group to build upon the solid foundation and momentum we have in place,” said Mr Jewer.
His appointment follows the previously announced resignation of Rod Hepponstall as president and CEO of the company, which was to be effective on or before 2 January 2024.
But as a result of this interim appointment, Mr Hepponstall has now left the company.
High Liner Foods is a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood.
Its retail branded products are sold throughout the United States and Canada under the High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine, and Catch of the Day labels.
