Inverness firm Gael Force Group makes new appointments to its board
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Aquaculture firm Gael Force Group is targetting world-class supplier status in the next phase of its strategic growth.
The Inverness-based aquaculture equipment and technology supply firm is working on a five-year plan expected to more than double its sales and its workforce of more than 250 people.
Implementation of the new strategy comes on the back of a period of growth which saw sales climb from £17.1 million in 2016 to £41.5 million last year.
It will focus on product innovation, manufacturing excellence, quality assurance, best-in-class service, sustainability and export market development.
The timing coincides with key appointments and the retirement of two of its stalwarts.
Retiring this September from Gael Force Fusion after nearly 20 years of service is operations director Iain Forbes, while new group finance director Robert Foster will replace Tim Phillips, who is retiring after almost eight years of service.
Group sales director Jamie Young and group production director Stephen Offord have been promoted to the board.
Group managing director Stewart Graham said: “Despite the challenges created by Covid-19, a strong hand on the tiller has ensured a steady course for Gael Force throughout the pandemic.
“The exemplary commitment and leadership I have seen across the company during these challenging times means that the business continues to perform strongly. We move forward with every confidence that our new strategic aims and ambitions to be world class will provide us with a stronger footing.”
Mr Foster, who joined from Halliburton, said: “It’s clear that Gael Force are an extremely successful and ambitious company and I look forward to supporting the business in delivering on its strategy through focusing on delivering excellence, innovation and quality assurance to our customers.”
The outgoing Mr Forbes said: “I am certain that the company will continue to go from strength to strength in forthcoming years and that it is clearly in the very best of hands. I wish everyone all the very best in the next exciting chapter.”
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