People: Omega Protein appoints Dr. Jonathan Shepherd

Dr Shepherd has also become Chairman of Omega Protein’s Scientific Committee, replacing Dr William E M Lands. Dr Lands will continue in his role as a Director on the Board and as a member of the Scientific Committee.

Dr Shepherd previously served as Director General of The International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organization (IFFO), an international non-profit organization which represents fish meal and fish oil producers and related trades throughout the world, from 2004 to 2011.

Previously, he was Group Managing Director of BioMar, a fish feed company based in Denmark.

Dr Shepherd also held a series of senior positions with Unilever, Peter Hand and Norsk Hydro in connection with fish farming, pharmaceuticals, and feed manufacturing.

He has a BVSc from Liverpool Veterinary School and a PhD from Stirling University.  Dr Shepherd is a citizen of the United Kingdom.

Omega Protein Corporation is a nutritional ingredient company and the US’ leading vertically integrated producer of Omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products.

Omega Protein makes its products from menhaden, an omega-3 rich fish which is abundantly available along the US Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Coasts.