Following the elections for the new IFFO Management Board, IFFO – The Marine Ingredients Organisation appointed Adriana Giudice as president and Egil Magne Haugstad as vice president for the 2026-2027 term.
Adriana Giudice is CEO of Austral Group and a board member for Latin America of the current IFFO Board (2024-2025 term). Austral Group is one of Peru’s leading producers of fishmeal, fish oil and frozen fish. With a 1,200-strong team, the company operates four processing plants along the Peruvian coast (Coischo, Chancay, Pisco and Ilo) and a modern fleet of 19 fishing vessels.
Egil Magne Haugstad is president of the current IFFO Board (2024-2025 term) and a board member for Europe. He is the CEO of Pelagia AS. Pelagia’s head office is in Norway with factories concentrated on the North Atlantic. The fishmeal and fish oil factories are in Norway, England, Scotland and Ireland. Pelagia is the world’s largest producer of pelagic seafood and Norway’s leading manufacturer of high-quality omega-3 concentrates. Pelagia runs the largest fleet of vessels collecting by-products from the salmon industry in categories 3 and 2.
Outgoing board members who have been committed to IFFO’s development as a global, science-based organization are Felipe Zaldivar, Fernando Ribaudo, Dan James and Johann Peter Andersen. Cristian Larrain, Gustavo Delgado Aparicio, Hafthor Eiriksson, and Bjorn Kwak will also join the board for the 2026-27 term.
Adriana Giudice stated: "I am very proud to take on the role of president of the IFFO Board as of January 1, 2026. I look forward to contributing to IFFO’s vision of leading the responsible development of marine ingredients globally and bringing my expertise from Peru on innovation and sustainability."
Egil Magne Haugstad commented: "It is an honor to continue serving on the IFFO Board following two years as president in 2024 and 2025. IFFO’s role as a global meeting place for the marine ingredients industry continues to grow, and I am committed to supporting its efforts in fostering collaboration and efficiency."
Check out the current board members here.
