New MD at Loch Duart

Alban, who has replaced Nick Joy after 16 years, was previously a Director of Warburton’s bakery.

“We’re really looking forward to welcoming Alban into the company,” said Loch Duart’s Chairman, Dr Andrew Barbour. “Alban has great track record for getting the most out of the people he works with. He is very experienced in the wider food industry in which we are proud to be part. With highly experienced salmon farmers at all levels in all departments, the founding directors still active within the company and a talented incoming Managing Director, Loch Duart is set in its ambitions to continue to innovate in salmon farming.”

“The challenge for any entrepreneurial company is the next generation of leadership. Loch Duart is delighted to bring these plans forward while the founding directors are still at the core of the company,” added Dr Barbour.

Alban starts on 27April and says: “I’m so delighted to be taking on this new challenge.

“However, my first six months will involve total immersion in the west coast farming environment. I’ve had a taste of this at the interview stage – during my day at the farm I met as talented a collection of young managers and staff as I’ve come across in my working life. That, along with the values and ethos of Loch Duart, is a fundamental reason for me wanting to take the job and I can’t wait to get back up there.”