High Liner Foods appoints Kimberly Stephens as CFO
High Liner Foods Incorporated announced that Kimberly Stephens has been appointed chief financial officer, effective immediately.
Stephens succeeds Darryl Bergman who will be leaving the company to pursue new opportunities. He will continue to support High Liner Foods in an advisory capacity through October 3, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
"Kimberly is a proven leader who brings deep knowledge of our business and strong financial expertise to the role," said Paul Jewer, president and chief executive officer of High Liner Foods. "She is very well placed to now serve as our chief financial officer, and I am confident she will play a key role in our continued success as we advance our ambitious growth agenda. On behalf of the Board and our team, I would like to thank Darryl for his contributions to High Liner Foods. We wish him all the best in his next chapter."
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"I am honoured to step into the role of chief financial officer at such an exciting time for High Liner Foods,” Stephens said. “We have a strong and resilient business today. As a trusted source of healthy and sustainable protein, we have significant potential for further growth in a fragmented and dynamic global seafood industry. I look forward to working with our talented team to create value for our shareholders and support the continued success of High Liner Foods."
With over 25 years of financial experience, Stephens has been leading High Liner Foods' corporate finance team in her capacity as vice-president, finance and investor relations for the past three years.
