Sealord Group Ltd

As part of the commercial fishing industry, we spend millions of dollars each year on science, innovation and research to improve our performance and tread more lightly on the marine environment. This vid of our CEO Doug Paulin (a few years back) explains the benefits of net tech FloMo, formerly known as PSH, for better sustainability and economic outcomes.

People on the move We are delighted to announce two significant people movements at Sealord. Our CFO Gary Neill has moved into the role of GM – Aquaculture for Sealord Group, overseeing our aquaculture business Petuna – a salmon and ocean trout farming business in Tasmania. Gary is also responsible for all other aquaculture-related operational and investment activities for the Group as we look towards future growth in this area. Gary is based in Auckland and travels to Tasmania on a monthly basis. Tim Mackay has been appointed Sealord Group CFO, and moves from his role of Managing Director – Independent Fisheries, following Sealord’s successful acquisition of the deepwater fishing business based in Christchurch in early 2024. Gary previously led Petuna for six-months in 2023 in an acting role between GM’s, bringing to the position his commercial expertise and knowledge of the business in his capacity as a Director of Petuna since 2017. Tim stepped in as CFO during Gary’s secondment to Petuna so has a taste for the top financial position within the Group already. It has been a great start to 2025 for Tim and Gary and we are sure you will join us in wishing them a successful and rewarding tenure in their new positions at the top. See more about Gary here: https://lnkd.in/guRGeyd5 See more about Tim here: https://lnkd.in/gxpEiygy #successionplanning #leaders

It's thanks to the dedication of fisheries observers like Saiasi Sarau, who oversees the deep sea-fishing activities of trawler FV Will Watch (owned and operated by a subsidiary of Sealord) in the Southern Indian Ocean, that sustainable fishing practices are monitored around the world. This vital job involves spending months at sea, recording catch and bycatch and collecting biological data of the fish caught - information that helps us know the status of fish stocks. Saiasi is employed by the Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources and like other observers, his income is cost recovered from fishing companies like Sealord. The work to upskill fisheries observers is funded through the Deepsea Fisheries project of the FAO (Food & Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations). At Sealord, we are committed to responsible fisheries management and work closely with the FAO Common Oceans team to ensure the sustainability of global deepsea fisheries.   Read more about Saiasi, his fellow observers and the FAO-led Common Oceans project here: https://lnkd.in/djM8PQDD    #sealord #sustainablefishing 

Great to see Anthony Albanese the Prime Minister of Australia at our site in Devonport. It means a lot to our people at Petuna Aquaculture to have his support in what has need an incredibly stressful time prior to the PMs recent announcement. Tasmanian trout and salman is the best in the world. #employment #sustainablesalmon #collaboration

It was pleasing to see some of the proposed reforms in yesterday’s announcement on public consultation to changes to the Fisheries Act. As technology, innovation and the way we fish has changed and improved, it’s vital that the regulations are fit for purpose. Fisheries legislation is technical, complex and somewhat boring to the uninitiated - it can't easily be distilled. If you're interested in getting past the headlines, check out the document here: https://lnkd.in/gQa4gtRB While we welcome the proposed changes, we're yet to look at the proposal in full. The devil is often in the detail. Here is our initial overarching response: https://lnkd.in/gWqSyHjp

For many of our whānau, fishing is a way of life. And that’s certainly the case for Sealord skipper Jesse Crasborn. When he’s not working at sea, he’s back out on the water fishing recreationally in Tasman Bay and the outer Marlborough Sounds. Jesse's latest achievement in the world of recreational fishing is scooping the top prize in The Export Fishing Competition for the fourth year in a row. We applaud Jesse for this incredible fishing feat and for leading by example when it comes to taking care of our precious ocean resource, a passion he shares with all of us here at Sealord.    The Press covers Jesse's story here: https://lnkd.in/g-NnNhKQ   #Sealord #sustainablefishing

Investing in the future of our communities is important to us at Sealord. Our Sealord scholarship programme, open to children or grandchildren of Sealord employees, embodies this value. These scholarships, valued at $5,000 annually for up to four years, recognise not only academic excellence but also excellence in extra-curricular activities and leadership. This year, we were thrilled to award the scholarships to three exceptional young women from Nelson - Penelope Taulafo, Veronica Gauler and Isla McTague. Penelope Taulafo is studying law at Victoria University, becoming the first in her family to attend university. A talented hockey and rugby player, she aspires to be a Family Court lawyer, advocating for children and supporting Māori and Pasifika communities. Her family has worked at Sealord for three generations. The Press does a great write up about all three winners here: https://lnkd.in/gHzcnsB4 Since launching our scholarship programme in 2010, we’ve proudly invested $210,000 in young leaders like Penelope, Veronica, and Isla. Wishing these talented young women all the best as they embark on their next adventures. #Sealord 

Our CEO Doug Paulin is the cover star in this month's Seafood New Zealand magazine, reflecting on his fondest summer memories, taking a look back on the year that was, and sharing his favourite kaimoana recipe (BBQ deepwater orange roughy of course). To check out his interview, along with other seafood industry stalwarts, read the digital article here: https://lnkd.in/gYWwFGND

Being half Japanese-owned through Nissui, we have strong ties with the fish-loving nation of Japan, so we thoroughly enjoyed the chance to connect last week with Ambassador of Japan to New Zealand, Makoto OSAWA. A Sealord factory tour and lunch with our CEO Doug Paulin was built into his busy schedule during his trip to Nelson. It was great to discuss Sealord's work and the wider New Zealand fishing industry with the Ambassador while he was here. Next time he's keen to get even closer to the action by jumping on board our fishing trawler FV Thomas Harrison for a night on the Cook Strait. #sealord

Congratulations to our Moana New Zealand whānau! Two decades of incredible work caring for the taonga that comes from our inshore fisheries as Aotearoa's largest iwi-owned fishing company.