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New appointment to Sea Fish Industry Authority
29/06/2005
Mrs Linda Cross has been appointed to the Board of the
Sea Fish Industry Authority (SFIA).
Mrs Cross is Managing Director of Trawlpac Seafoods
Limited, an independent Scottish whitefish processing
company. She has recently been appointed Chair of the
Scottish Seafood Processors Federation (SSPF).
Mrs Cross brings a breadth of experience to the work of
the Board covering processing and product development to UK
and International markets.
Established in 1981 to promote the efficiency of the sea
fish industry, the 12 member Sea Fish Industry Authority
Board has powers to undertake research and development,
advise, provide training and promote the marketing and
consumption of fish.
The SFIA consists of four independent members and eight
members who represent a range of industry interests.
All appointments are made on merit and political
activity plays no part in the selection process. Mrs Cross
does not hold any other Ministerial appointments and has
not declared a political interest.