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Seafish appoints Defra fisheries head Colin Faulkner as new CEO 

The UK seafood industry authority named Colin, currently head of international fisheries at Defra, as Chief Executive Officer, effective 12 January 2026. He succeeds Marcus Coleman after 10 years, bringing expertise from government and private sectors.

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