High Liner Foods appoints Darryl Bergman as New CFO

CANADA – High Liner Foods Incorporated, a Canadian processor and marketer of frozen seafood, has named Darryl Bergman as their new Chief Financial Officer.

Bergman steps into the role previously occupied by Deepak Bhandari, who will transition to Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development while maintaining his financial planning and analysis duties.

Bergman arrives at High Liner Foods with an extensive background in financial leadership, having most recently served as the CFO for Clearwater Seafoods.

His career spans over 25 years, including key positions such as CFO of Exchange Income Corporation, where he played a pivotal role in the transformation of Northland Power Inc. from a small, independent Canadian power company into a global player in renewable energy.

Expressing his enthusiasm about joining High Liner Foods, Bergman stated, “I am eager to collaborate with CEO Paul Jewer and the talented team here to strengthen the company’s financial stability, drive sustainable growth, and enhance long-term value for all our shareholders and stakeholders. We will face future opportunities and challenges with a focus on growth, innovation, and operational excellence.”

CEO and President Paul Jewer shared his thoughts on the appointment, saying, “We are thrilled to have Darryl join High Liner Foods. His extensive global financial experience, particularly as a public company CFO, will be invaluable as we continue to advance our strategic goals and fulfill our mission of Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life.”

Jewer also took the opportunity to commend Bhandari’s leadership, stating, “Deepak has shown outstanding leadership during his interim period as CFO, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to him on behalf of the entire organization.”

High Liner Foods Incorporated is a premier processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood in North America.

Their retail products are widely available across the United States and Canada under various brand names including High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine, and Catch of the Day, and can be found in most grocery and club stores.

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