Shanghai 2007

Shanghai was the venue for Glitnir's 2007 Ocean of Opportunities, the International Seafood Conference where key decision makers of the global seafood industry meet to discuss financial issues and explore future opportunities within the industry.

The elite line-up of speakers provided their unique perspectives on a wide range of issues in four different sessions:

  • The first brought together leaders of seafood companies whose operations stretch far beyond their national boundaries in today’s complex global economy.
  • The second session shared its name with a business area Glitnir has recently expanded into: Japan and Oceania.
  • Two afternoon sessions were dedicated to China.
    • First the fundamentals of the industry were discussed among Chinese aquaculturists and caterers, who also examined the important issues of product safety and quality control.
    • The final session focused on investments in China from legal and financial perspectives, as well as from the standpoint of investors.

China is a very important country to the Global Seafood Industry and to Glitnir Bank. Its long history, buoyant economy along with its skilled and enthusiastic population all make for a true Ocean of Opportunities.

Speakers

  • Lárus Welding – CEO, Glitnir Bank
  • Bernt Bodal – CEO, American Seafoods
  • Samuel Dyer Coriat – CEO, Copeinca
  • Hiroyasu Itoh – President, Chuo Gyorui
  • Brian Jeffries – President, Australian Tuna Boat Owners
  • Eric Barrat – Managing Director, Sanford
  • Wei Dong – Chairman, Fu Ji Catering
  • Peter Leedham – Manager, Sino Analytica
  • Huan Zhimin – Vice General Manager, Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products
  • Zhu Jiang, Chief-Representative, Glitnir Shanghai
  • Einar Gústafsson – GM, Bakkavor Asia
  • Peter Corne – Managing Director Eversheds Shanghai

Conference agenda

Lárus Welding, CEO Glitnir - Welcome address

Session I - The Global Seafood Market

Session II - Japan and Oceania

Session III - China

Session IV - M&A

Services

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