Young's Seafood technical and CSR director moves on to new role

One of the highest profile Young's Seafood figures in Grimsby is looking forward to taking up a new role.

Mike Mitchell, technical and CSR director at Young's, will move to a new advisory, non-executive, role from November 1.

Pete Ward, chief executive, said: "In his new role, Mike will continue to advise the board and the company on CSR and technical issues, while playing a more active role in the global seafood sustainability arena.

"As a world leading expert on seafood sustainability issues, Mike will be able to provide advice to NGOs, voluntary sector and public bodies, on a part time basis, as part of this arrangement

"We believe that the seafood sustainability community will benefit from Mike's expertise and that, in turn, this will help to ensure that responsibly sourced fish can be enjoyed for generations to come."

Mr Mitchell last year released his debut novel set in Grimsby and featuring the port's fishing heritage and culture

The keen history enthusiast penned his first book Hope Street just by chance.

Set in 1964, the book was inspired by some old photographs that Mr Mitchell, found in his company's Ross House offices in Grimsby.

These snaps included shots of the Ross Group's first all-freeze stern trawler, the Valiant, and of factory workers.

On his new role, Mr Ward added: "Mike has worked for Young's for over 30 years and, during that time, I have had the privilege of seeing him grow and become a world-renowned, respected expert in corporate social responsibility, technical issues, seafood sustainability and food integrity.

"Mike has decided to make this change, at this time, to enable him to play a more active role in advising NGOs and public bodies and have a different work-life balance.

"Mike has already contributed a huge amount to the seafood sustainability agenda and through this move, he will be giving back even more.

"I am pleased that Mike will continue to work with Young's, to drive technical standards across our operations, mentor the next generation of teams working on technical and CSR issues at our business and act as a voice across the seafood sector."

-T Telegraph