Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has announced the immediate resignation of Chief Executive Officer Jane Lovell.
SIA Chairperson Veronica Papacosta will take on responsibilities as acting CEO until an interim CEO is appointed.
“On behalf of the SIA Board, staff, and our body of members, we want to thank Jane for her passionate advocacy,” says Ms Papacosta.
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Ms Papacosta went on to praise Ms Lovell for her work during her tenure as CEO.
“Jane was instrumental in securing $10 million to waive AFMA fees for Commonwealth fishers, and the $110 million International Freight Assistance Mechanism, to get Australian seafood back into key international markets amid the coronavirus pandemic,” says Ms Papacosta.
Ms Papacosta noted this time is “a period of transformation and growth for SIA” and wished Ms Lovell “every success in her future endeavours.”
