Quartet of experienced professionals join Joseph Robertson (Aberdeen) Ltd board as the company enters an exciting new era

Four new board members have joined the leadership team of north-east seafood manufacturer, Joseph Robertson (Aberdeen) Ltd, to support the company’s significant growth opportunities.

Ryan Robertson, son of managing director, Michael Robertson has been appointed deputy managing director with a view to succeeding Michael in the years ahead.  

Ryan joined Joseph Robertson in 2013 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Management at the University of Nevada. His roles within the company have been heavily focused in the finance department and strategy, and prior to his new appointment he served as head of finance.

Joining Ryan on the board, Evan Robertson has been appointed operations director. During the last decade within the business Evan has covered several roles, including purchasing, planning, logistics and production. Evan has held the role of head of operations prior this appointment. He has achieved various levels within the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Operations and is a qualified Lean Six Sigma Black belt practitioner.

Also appointed to the board is the firm’s technical director, Kate Richardson. Kate has worked at Joseph Robertson since July 2023 and has 26 years of experience in technical roles in the food industry. Her technical expertise in dealing with all the major retailers and food service providers will hugely benefit the board.

The final appointment is Ajay Chintalapati as director of planning, systems and IT bringing 14 years of experience to the board. He started with the company in 2012 and has worked his way through planning and project management roles while achieving a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from Robert Gordon University in 2022.

These appointments will assist the fifth-generation family firm based on Sinclair Road in Aberdeen in its aspiration of doubling turnover from c£45m in the near future.

David Kilshaw, chairman of Joseph Robertson (Aberdeen) Ltd, said the new appointments will not only assist the strategic direction of the business but will have a positive impact operationally within the company.

He said: “We have been planning for succession within the board for a number of years. These latest board additions will ensure the company continues its significant growth journey as it explores additional opportunities across several territories and will ensure success for years to come within the organisation.

“The Board of Directors felt the time was now to implement these key appointments.”

Founded in 1878, one of Scotland’s oldest independent Seafood companies, Joseph Robertson has operated in the food manufacturing industry for 146 years. It specialises in added value food processing and supplies a range of products to major retailers across the UK and further afield for their own label brands, as well as its own ‘Swankies’ and ‘Get Hooked’ brands. Products include coated fillets, traditional fishcakes, melting centre fishcakes and fish based ready meals.

Michael Robertson, managing director, is positive the changes made today will future proof the business legacy and expand upon the rich heritage for generations to come.

He added: “The structure of the business and strength of the new senior leadership team will ensure that we can capitalise on current growth opportunities and achieve our ambitions.

“The changes we have made will not only facilitate further progression but will enable the business to continue to thrive in the years ahead under the stewardship of the fifth generation. There is a great sense of excitement and pride within the business which bodes well for a bright future.”

For more information about Joseph Robertson (Aberdeen) Ltd visit www.josephrobertson.co.uk