OUR

TEAM

Our staff is comprised of our Managing Director, who leads all operations, engages industry on priorities and requirements, collaborates with all stakeholders, and provides oversight to research; Our Industry Liaison Officer, who leads project proposals and oversees development work; and Our Office Manager, who leads on budget related work and all formal correspondence and contracts related to projects.

Keith Hutchings Managing Director, (Ex-Officio)
Janet Kielly Office Manager

OUR MISSION

To enable leading edge research, innovation and technology in the Canadian seafood industry.

 

VALUES

Engaged

CCFI engages with industry, research, government and other key partners in fisheries innovation.

Informed

CCFI identifies best practice, programming, and opportunities for technology adaptation from fisheries R&D from around the world,
and shares this with our industry and research partners.

Responsive

CCFI responds to R&D needs in the fish harvesting, processing and aquaculture sectors, developing and leading projects big and small,
and transitioning quickly to meet emerging opportunities or challenges.

Inclusive

CCFI demonstrates leadership in equity and diversity, and fosters understanding and a shared approach with Indigenous peoples and communities.

Sustainable

CCFI supports sustainable fisheries and enables industry adaptation to climate change.

BOARD

OF

DIRECTORS

Alberto Wareham Chair, President and CEO, Icewater Seafoods
Keith Hutchings Managing Director, (Ex-Officio)
Mark Abrahams Vice Chair, Provost & VP (Academic), Memorial University
Kevin Anderson Head, School of Fisheries, Representative for Marine Institute
Derek Butler Executive Director, Nunavut Fisheries Association
Andrew Daley Independent Fish Harvester
Keith Watts General Manager, Torngat Fish Producers Co-Operative
Mark Lane Impact Manager for Rural NL, Northpine Foundation
Andy Miller Owner, Andy Miller Consulting
Carey Bonnell Vice President, Sustainability & Engagement, Ocean Choice International
Laura Halfyard General Manager, Sunrise Fish Farms Inc. & Connaigre Fish Farms Inc.
Geoff Irvine Executive Director, Lobster Council of Canada
Fabian Manning President, 360 Marine Ltd
Brian McNamara President, Newfound Resources Ltd.
Winston Pitcher Independent Fish Harvester
Paul Snow Retired Fisheries Executive
Jamie Baker Executive Director, NAIA

WANT OUR TEAM TO CONTACT YOU?

Keith Hutchings, Managing Director Email: Keith.Hutchings@mi.mun.ca Cell: (709) 631-3609
Janet Kielly, Office Manager Email: Janet.Kielly@mi.mun.ca Office: (709) 778-0515