US-based non-profit organisation Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has confirmed the appointment of Aisla Jones as a Partnership Programme Director.
Jones, who is based in Manchester, UK, will work with SFP’s partners, some of the world’s largest seafood buyers, to implement sustainable seafood policies and goals. She is joining from The Co-op, where she worked as the Fisheries and Aquaculture Manager for six years.
“We are thrilled to welcome Aisla to the team,” SFP Global Markets Director Kathryn Novak said. “We enjoyed working with her as a partner with The Co-op and she’s always been a leader, pushing traditional boundaries to advance the sustainability of seafood resources. Her experience working with both NGOs and industry will help deepen our relationships with SFP’s retail partners.”
Jones’ work has focused on how retail and supply chains can create demand for more sustainable aquaculture feed. At Co-op, she collaborated with seafood suppliers and developed and maintained responsible sourcing policies. She has also worked with WWF UK as a Seafood Sustainability Officer, and Governing Body Committee Member for MarinTrust Ltd.
Additionally, Heather Sadusky has joined SFP as Partnership Programme Director – North America.
She will be working with large seafood buyers in North America to develop activities to mobilise business to adopt more sustainable practices.
Sandusky, who is based in Portland, Maine, previously worked with NOAA Sea Grant, managing the Maine Aquaculture Hub.
