IFFO, the trade association for the global marine ingredients industry, will see the retirement of Technical Director Dr Andy Jackson at the end of 2015 after ten years of great contributions to the organisation. IFFO will be joined in November by Dr Neil Auchterlonie – taking over as Technical Director from 1st January 2016 after a two month handover period with Dr Jackson.

Dr Auchterlonie has BSc, MSc and PhD degrees in Marine Biology, Applied Fish Biology and Aquaculture, and has a strong track record in managing aquaculture and fisheries science programmes in both the public and private sector, specialising in commissioning, managing and reporting on science that addresses policy questions for both government and industry.

Dr Andrew Mallison welcoming Dr Neil Auchterlonie to IFFO

Andrew Mallison, IFFO Director General, welcomed Dr Auchterlonie, saying “The technical services provided by IFFO to members and the wider industry are a key part of the organisation. Neil was the unanimous choice of the selection panel for this critical role from a wide range of international candidates. Andy Jackson has made a huge contribution to IFFO and I am delighted that Neil brings a set of new skills to further develop our services to members.”

Dr Auchterlonie said “I am delighted to be offered this opportunity to join the team at IFFO. I have been aware of the excellent work of both IFFO and Andy Jackson over the years, and I am very humbled to be offered this chance to contribute to the organisation’s work at a crucially important and exciting time for the marine ingredients industry and the aquaculture sector.”