AGSTC 2021
Join our webinar and learn how the seafood industry has navigated, adapted, and innovated in response to COVID-19. Moderator Kevin Edward, SGS Global Food Business Development, and panelists Margaret Malkoski, Director of Scientific Affairs of National Fisheries Institute, and Annie Tselikis, Executive Director Maine Lobster Dealers’ Association will share stories and answer questions related to the resilience of the seafood industry in response to worldwide change.
Moderator
Kevin Edwards
Health & Nutrition
Global Food BD Manager
SGS North America, Inc.
Kevin combines Business Development and Technical Support roles, working with mid and senior level management from clients, SGS, and industry professionals to define long term market sector challenges, develop internal business plans, and then collaborate with SGS network to implement strategic solutions for clients. Attuned to the complexities and risks in their international supply chains, he enjoys to be part of SGS’s new vision for delivering value, innovation and technology across their global network.
Prior to 2016, Brand Protection and Supply Chain Risk Management were at the core of what he managed for a diverse group of emerging and leading manufacturers, retailers, restaurants and food service companies. His team worked across US and international borders to reduce risk, and deliver value-added solutions that improve product safety, quality and sustainability requirements.
Specialties: Domestic and International, Consumer Product, Supply Chain Risk Management and Quality Assurance services for Food and General Merchandise. (Testing; Pre-Shipment Inspections; Product & Process Certification, Social Accountability, Security and Factory Audits and Certification), IT Data Management, Private Label Consultancy, Seafood Sector Specialty, FDA Liaison, Consumer Product Sales & Marketing (Media, Consumer Electronics, Pet Products), Supply Chain Management
Panelists
Margaret Malkoski
Director Scientific Affairs National Fisheries Institute Margaret Malkoski is the Director, Scientific Affairs for the National Fisheries Institute located in McLean, Virginia. NFI, now in its eight decade, is the leading trade association in the United States representing the seafood commerce chain from “water to table”. Joining NFI in 2016, Margaret provides association members assistance in the areas of seafood regulations, food safety and traceability. She recently led NFI’s seafood supply chain blockchain working group which included two traceability pilots with IBM Food Trust to help the seafood industry better understand this emerging digital technology. Margaret also serves as the scientific liaison for the Seafood Industry Research Fund, a non-profit philanthropic organization supporting forward thinking research that will advance the seafood industry. Prior to joining NFI, Margaret spent 32 years within the seafood processing sector where she held various leadership positions in Product Development, Food Safety, Regulatory and Quality with valued added seafood companies. She earned a B.S. in Marine Science from U MASS Dartmouth. In her spare time, Margaret enjoys traveling, skiing and scuba diving, plus volunteers as the Secretary for the Our World Underwater Scholarship Society and is a member of the Boston Sea Rovers, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation of the marine environment. |
Annie Tselikis
Executive Director Maine Lobster Dealers' Association Annie is a professional in the seafood industry with experience in fisheries management, community and economic development, supply chain dynamics, marketing and promotion, government relations, public affairs and communication. |
