Andrew Mallison, director general at IFFO (The Marine Ingredients Organisation), has been named executive director of the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), taking over from longtime director Wally Stevens, a source familiar with the situation told IntraFish.

Prior to joining IFFO in 2011, Mallison was director of standards and licensing at the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and a former global seafood sourcing manager for British retailer Marks & Spencer.

Mallison was selected as one of the top 100 Most Influential Seafood Executives by IntraFish Media in 2012.