Kennedy joins Marine Produce Aust

West Perth-based Marine Produce Australia Ltd has appointed businessman Miles Kennedy as its non-executive chairman effective immediately.

Mr Kennedy is a businessman and lawyer who has over 25 years experience in both executive and board positions in the resources industry.

Mr Kennedy is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of Sandfire Resources NL and Resource & Investment NL, and was one of the founding directors and the Chairman of Kimberley Diamond Company NL for 14 years from 1993 until 2007. Mr Kennedy was also a Director and Chairman of Blina Diamonds NL from 2004 until 2007, and Executive Chairman of Macraes Mining Company which developed the largest gold mine in New Zealand (now Oceana Gold).

MPA's Managing Director, Mr Nicholas Miller, said he was delighted to welcome Mr Kennedy to the Board. "Miles' vast Board and project management experience will make him an invaluable asset to the Company as we expand our Cone Bay Saltwater Barramundi farming business," he said.