Promotion In Line With Global Expansion

The company, which develops, manufactures and markets, innovative, environmentally responsible biotechnology products, says the appointment is inline with its global aspirations and its widening involvement in the international aquaculture industry. It also represents an expansion of Fernando's role, from business development in Latin America to worldwide responsibility.

Fernando has more than 17 years experience in the industry, in both academic and production areas. He graduated has a degree in aquaculture engineering from the prestigious Universidad Politecnica del Litoral in Ecuador and has consulted to the industry and has held management positions in production facilities at maturation, hatchery and stock rearing levels.

Fernando joined Epicore 12 years ago and has helped develop technical support service and business interests in Latin America. His new role will benefit the company and its activities in the worldwide shrimp industry, which is beginning to focus on culturing P. vannamei - an area that Epicore has extensive experience.