Akaroa King Salmon: Scotsman Stewart Hawthorn takes helm

Akaroa King Salmon: Scotsman Stewart Hawthorn takes helm
Akaroa King Salmon has been farmed in Akaroa Harbour since 1985. (Image: Supplied)
John Anthony
Akaroa King Salmon has appointed Scotsman Stewart Hawthorn as its new chief executive.Duncan Bates, founding partner and managing director since 2002, would remain as one of the partners on the board.Bates said Hawthorn brought more than 35 years of farming and salmon business experience to the role.He had known Hawthorn for more than two decades, and it was his preferred choice, Bates said. 'Salmon farming journey'Akaroa King Salmon said Hawthorn had worked in senior leadership roles in Scotland, Canada and New Zealand and was com...

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