High Liner Foods Names Interim CEO

High Liner Foods, a manufacturer of branded and private label frozen seafood, has named its new interim CEO following the recent resignation of Rod Hepponstall.

Paul Jewer will fill the role and lead the company while the Board of Directors completes a comprehensive internal and external search for a president and CEO. Jewer has served as High Liner Foods’ chief financial officer since February of 2014, and will continue in that role.

"Paul's extensive experience and proven track record of leadership with High Liner Foods will provide stability and continuity for the organization as we continue to work through the transition process,'" said Robert Pace, Chair of the Board of Directors. "The Board of Directors determined that it was in the best interests of the Company to put in place interim executive management that can serve as long as needed, and we are fully confident in Paul's ability to lead the organization during this important chapter in the Company's history."

Hepponstall’s resignation was slated to take place on or before Jan. 2, 2024. With the appointment of Jewer, Hepponstall has officially left the company.

"I am humbled and honored to serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of this incredible organization," said Jewer. "I look forward, in this interim period, to working with our great leadership group to build upon the solid foundation and momentum we have in place."

High Liner Food sells its products throughout the United States and Canada under the High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine and Catch of the Day labels, while also being a major supplier of private label frozen fish.