How this ex-oilman built a global seafood business

From oil rigs to global seafood routes, this executive has spent nearly four decades building a global shrimp trading powerhouse rooted in Asia.

Siam Canadian founder Jim Gulkin's initial idea of building a trading company has spread across Asia and the world.
Siam Canadian founder Jim Gulkin's initial idea of building a trading company has spread across Asia and the world.Photo: Siam Canadian
Published 26 June 2025, 07:17Updated 26 June 2025, 13:05
Siam CanadianJim GulkinFarmed shrimp