15 Oct

Posted at 13:25h in Uncategorized

Recent news around large-scale RAS developments has generated plenty of discussion. Most of the conversation focuses on technology, capital investment, production targets and construction milestones. Far less attention is given to the challenge that will ultimately determine whether many of these projects succeed or fail. ** Leadership **. Technology...

11 Oct

Posted at 19:23h in Uncategorized

Over the last 15 years, I've watched the aquaculture industry evolve from a relatively small and regionally focused sector into a global industry attracting significant investment, innovation and international talent. Today, businesses across Norway, Scotland, Iceland, Canada and increasingly the Middle East are competing for many...

07 Oct

Posted at 15:01h in Uncategorized

Over the years, I've met leaders with impressive qualifications, exceptional technical knowledge and strong commercial track records. Those things matter. But they are rarely the qualities that determine whether people genuinely want to follow them. The best leaders are curious. They take time to understand the people doing the...

10 Sep

Posted at 13:41h in Uncategorized

Finding people has never been the challenge. Finding the right people often is. Across aquaculture, there are certain leadership and specialist appointments that repeatedly prove difficult to fill. The reasons vary, but the problem is rarely a shortage of applicants. More often, it is a shortage of individuals...

24 Nov

Posted at 14:35h in Uncategorized

The 2026 UK executive search market is characterised by cautious optimism amid economic uncertainty. There is a strong emphasis on specialist skills, particularly in technology and green energy, as well as on adaptable leadership and the strategic integration of AI and data into the hiring...

21 Nov

Posted at 18:01h in Uncategorized

Over the past 12 months, The Appointed Group has been proud to serve as the retained talent advisor for the UK's first large-scale land-based salmon farm project. During this time, we have completed several confidential Executive Search assignments and guided them in building their team...

24 Oct

Posted at 13:35h in Uncategorized

In today’s dynamic business landscape, characterised by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, true leadership stands out. Markets shift at lightning speed; technology evolves and customer expectations soar. In this exhilarating environment, leadership agility is vital for success. It empowers you to remain composed amid chaos,...

05 Jul

Posted at 12:00h in Uncategorized

It is the beginning of July and this week, we are in the midst of that iconic summer sporting event, Wimbledon, conjuring up images of sporting icons, crisp tennis whites, grass courts and strawberries and cream. In tennis, you are not competing against the clock or...

02 May

Posted at 19:15h in Uncategorized

A much-overlooked part of commercial success is the use of soft skills.  We all need to harness and fine-tune our soft skills if we want to achieve success. Soft skills are not just nice-to-have value-adds but are essential within the workplace as well as externally to...