Title: COO Farming Scotland, Canada, Ireland and Faroe Island
Name: Ms Marit Solberg
Nationality: Norwegian Education: MSc. in Microbiology from University of Bergen Experience: Solberg held the position as Managing Director of Marine Harvest in Norway. She has long experience in the aquaculture industry and was Regional Director for Marine Harvest Norway for several years and previously held senior management positions in Hydro Seafood as well as MOWI AS. Since 2002 Solberg has managed the extensive and highly successful turnaround of the Marine Harvest operations in Norway. She has a wide background in technical and production areas as well as merger and change management experience. Board appointments: Present Board member of Norwegian Seafood Federation Aquaculture (FHL) Number of shares: 0 Share appreciation rights* (year and number allocated): 2008: 750 000
2009: 600 000
Foundation to award USD 950,000 for fisheries innovation projects United States
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has made a request for proposals focusing on innovation and supporting effective participation of fishermen and fishing communities in the implementation of sustainable fisheries in the United States.
European Parliament approves EU-Mauritius fisheries agreement European Union
The plenary session of the European Parliament approved the fisheries agreement between the European Union and Mauritius, which will be valid for four years and benefits 85 EU vessels.