Lighthouse Caledonia appoint new CEO

“Assistant Director of Finance”

Lighthouse Caledonia ASA has secured the appointment of Mike Corbett as the company’s new Chief Executive. He will take up the post at the end of April 2010.

Mr Corbett is currently a General Manager within the Health Service Executive in Ireland, where he has supported the development of a 500m Euro value for money strategy for the organisation.

He has also worked extensively in Scotland where his roles included Assistant Director of Finance in Lothian Health Board and Divisional General Manager within Lothian University Hospitals Trust.

He has also operated as General Manager for Hospital Services at Western Isles Health Board.

“Renowned Scottish salmon company”

Announcing the appointment, Jim Mullins, Chairman of Lighthouse Caledonia said:

“I am delighted that we were able to identify and secure Mike’s appointment. He comes from a complex sector, where managing the many and diverse aspects of an organisation needs a coherent and focussed approach. He, therefore, has the core skills Lighthouse Caledonia needs to manage and grow its business in a structured and strategic way for all our staff, customers and suppliers.”

“It is also important that we have someone who knows the Western Isles and Scotland well. Mike lived and worked in Scotland for many years and is passionate about achieving a world renowned Scottish salmon company.”

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