Organic Sea Harvest appoints Managing Director

Independent salmon farmer Organic Sea Harvest has appointed James Deverill as the company’s Managing Director with effect from today.

His predecessor as CEO, Ove Thu, will continue in his position as Chairman.

Organic Sea Harvest, based on the Isle of Skye, is the first new, independently owned and operated salmon farm in Scotland for decades. Its fish are certified as organic by the Soil Association.

The company operates two farming sites on the North East coast of Skye, and sells its organic salmon under the “Isle of Skye Organic Salmon” Brand.

James Deverill was previously Country Director at Cargill Aqua Nutrition (EWOS) in Scotland where he previously held Commercial Director and Business Development Manager positions.

He has also held roles as Managing Director of Santia Consulting, a leading UK health and safety business, and Director of Research and Innovation at SAIC, the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre. Deverill holds a BSc and MSc in Aquaculture and a PhD in Fish Behavioural Ecology.

He said: “I am thrilled to be joining the OSH team and look forward to get to know the employees and the operations. Organic Sea Harvest will continue to grow the finest organic salmon while providing safe jobs and economic prosperity for the communities in which we operate.”

Ove Thu, commented: “The Board of Directors are pleased to welcome James with his management and aquaculture expertise to Organic Sea Harvest. His insight into salmon farming will strengthen our operations and be a valuable asset to our outstanding team.”

Ove Thu