Bracken to retire after 41 years at Marine Harvest
Marine Harvest Scotland's business support manager, Steve Bracken, has announced he will retire at the end of July, after 41 years with the company.
Beginning his career as fish farm assistant at Lochailort on May 23, 1977, Bracken is the longest serving employee at Marine Harvest. He has held varying management positions during his four decades of service, including a three-year posting in Sri Lanka, before moving to his current communications role in 2000 where he has engaged with media, governments, customers, local communities, and NGOs.
At his 40 year service celebration, one colleague paid tribute to “one of the greatest ambassadors for the aquaculture sector”.
Enormous contribution
MH Scotland managing director, Ben Hadfield, said: “I want to personally thank Steve for his enormous contribution to Marine Harvest and for everything he’s done for the Scottish salmon farming sector. We wish you the best in retirement.”
Ian Roberts, public relations director for Marine Harvest Canada, will take on the role of communications and business development director, Scotland. A UK citizen, Ian will begin this new role in May and will be based near Fort William.
A replacement for Ian’s position in Canada is currently being sought.
