Highland salmon farm appoints new operations director

Loch Duart, a small-scale low impact salmon farm in Sutherland, has just promoted Hazel Wade as its new operations director.

Ms Wade has worked with the company in Scourie for over 18 years and has served as operations manager since 2019. She brings over 20 years of experience in the aquaculture sector to the role at a pivotal time when the company is expanding operations.

Talking about her new role Ms Wade, said: “It’s rare to have a job where you get to see the results of your work grow in front of you, from tiny eggs into fit, healthy adult salmon.

"I’m thrilled to take on this role and to work with our dedicated farm teams to care for our salmon in this beautiful environment. I’m looking forward to continuing to expand Loch Duart’s reputation for raising world-class salmon.”

Loch Duart supplies its Scottish salmon to hotels and restaurants and has seen its produce served at Wimbledon 2022 and COP26.

Mark Warrington, managing director at Loch Duart, said about the new appointment: “To have someone with Hazel’s experience and passion leading our farm operations gives me great confidence for our plans to ensure even more people can enjoy our unrivalled Loch Duart salmon in the future.

"Hazel has a proven track record for ensuring our salmon are raised to the highest standards of welfare and quality.”

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