UK
Jim Welsh
Managing Director
Languages
English, Spanish
Jim is the principal buyer and seller for Oceanic. He was born into the industry, making seafood his career as his father and grandfather have done before him.
Beverley Renwick
Finance Director
Languages
English
Beverley is a strong and experienced accounting professional with excellent forecasting, budgeting, cashflow and management accounting skills, responsible for the overall finance strategy of Oceanic Seafoods. Her role is to manage and develop the finance functions and procedures of the business which are key to its smooth operation.
Beverley contributes to the achievement of the company’s business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy.
She works to develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and that financial and statutory regulations complied with.
Leandro Kwiczor
Operations Manager
Languages
English, French & Spanish
Leandro is responsible of maintaining the efficiency of operations at Oceanic. He works as a link between our different departments to make sure all the operations run smoothly and our customers get the best possible service. 10 years of working for Oceanic and more than 20 years experience in logistics. While not working Leandro enjoys sports, cooking and outdoor activities.
Ling Guo
Asia Commercial Manager
Languages
English, Chinese
Ling’s role in Oceanic Seafoods is to support the buying of raw materials from China and Far East approved suppliers, manage supplier contracts, and coordinate the planning of Oceanic’s Quality Control inspectors during production. She also provides direct buying support to Jim, the Managing Director.
With 20 years of experience in international business practice and administration, Ling has worked with Korean, German, and Indian companies as an assistant and translator, facilitating smooth communication between suppliers and customers. Her deep understanding of cultural diversities has been a valuable asset in promoting international business relations and ensuring Oceanic’s trading operations run smoothly.
As Asia Commercial Manager, Ling is highly skilled in building strong relationships with both suppliers and customers. Known for her approachable personality and excellent communication abilities, she has, over the past five years at Oceanic, successfully expanded the company’s supplier and customer base, strengthening the foundation for long-term growth.
With 20 years of experience in international business practice and administration, Ling has worked with Korean, German, and Indian companies as an assistant and translator, facilitating smooth communication between suppliers and customers. Her deep understanding of cultural diversities has been a valuable asset in promoting international business relations and ensuring Oceanic’s trading operations run smoothly.
As Asia Commercial Manager, Ling is highly skilled in building strong relationships with both suppliers and customers. Known for her approachable personality and excellent communication abilities, she has, over the past five years at Oceanic, successfully expanded the company’s supplier and customer base, strengthening the foundation for long-term growth.
Natalie Green
Office Manager/PA
Languages
English
Natalie is a highly accomplished administrative professional with over 30 years of experience supporting executive leadership and streamlining office operations. Recognised for her exceptional organisational skills and clear communication across diverse fields, she plays a pivotal role in maintaining structure, focus, and efficiency within the workplace.
As Personal Assistant to Jim, the CEO, Natalie provides both professional and personal support, ensuring seamless coordination and a trusted partnership at the highest level of the organisation.
Outside of work, Natalie enjoys travelling, spending quality time with family and friends, and walking her dog.
As Personal Assistant to Jim, the CEO, Natalie provides both professional and personal support, ensuring seamless coordination and a trusted partnership at the highest level of the organisation.
Outside of work, Natalie enjoys travelling, spending quality time with family and friends, and walking her dog.
Nick Ardron
Commercial Sales Manager
Languages
English
Nick has an outstanding track record of driving business growth, having made significant contributions to both well-established enterprises and ambitious start-ups. His unwavering commitment to excellence and customer service has been instrumental in ensuring exceptional levels of customer retention and satisfaction, thanks to his hands-on approach and full ownership of the end-to-end fulfilment process
Harry Bulman
Technical Assistant
Languages
English
Harry’s role as Technical Assistant is to support Oceanics’ trading operations, ensuring all trading activities are executed smoothly. He assists in coordinating with supply chain, quality control, and logistics to ensure sustainable, high-quality products are dispatched on schedule. With three years of hands‑on technical experience in the frozen seafood industry, Harry has developed strong skills in process optimization, document control, and regulatory compliance. He works closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve operational efficiency and uphold product standards from plant to customer.
Szabolcs Korsos
Logistics Assistant
Languages
English & Hungarian
Szabi is a dedicated Logistics Assistant working closely with the Operations Manager to ensure smooth and timely shipment processes. With a strong background in administration and operational support, he plays a key role in coordinating logistics activities and maintaining accurate records. Experienced in working with clients and companies from around the world, Szabi brings excellent people skills and a collaborative approach to his work. He thrives in team environments where efficiency, communication, and attention to detail are essential to success.
Olga Basiakowska
Finance Assistant
Languages
English & Polish
Olga joined Oceanic Seafoods in March and quickly became a valued member of the finance team. As a Finance Assistant, she supports a wide range of daily tasks, gaining hands-on experience and expanding her skills along the way.
What Olga enjoys most is the fast-paced nature of the role—it keeps her engaged and offers something new to learn every day. But it’s the international and friendly atmosphere within the team that truly makes the experience special.
Her motto? Numbers at work, novels at home—the perfect balance between precision and imagination.
Krishna Wu
Asia Trader
Languages
English, Mandarin & Taiwanese
Krishna works as an Asia Trader, specialising in coordinating the commercial activity of seafood imports and exports between the UK and Asia, with a particular focus on China. She ensures smooth operations across complex international supply chains, balancing commercial priorities with cultural understanding to strengthen partnerships and drive growth. With over 30 years of international experience living in six different countries, Krishna brings a truly global outlook to her work. Her deep familiarity with diverse cultures and business practices allows her to navigate cross-border negotiations with confidence and insight. Her multilingual skills enable her to communicate effectively across markets and build strong relationships with customers.
Mariusz Kurkiewicz
Technical Manager
Languages
English & Polish
With over 15 years of experience in the food industry, primarily in the manufacturing of fresh produce and meat, I bring extensive technical expertise and a strong commitment to quality. At Oceanic Seafoods, I apply this background while expanding my skills in seafood and logistics. My role focuses on ensuring products are safe, legal, and consistently meet the highest standards of compliance. Outside of work, I am an active football referee, having officiated grassroots and semi-professional matches since 2012.
China
Peter Zhan
QA Manager – Shandong Province
Languages
English, Chinese
Peter’s major in college was in fish farming, and he has 15 years of experience in the seafood processing industry including 3 years of experience in food safety auditing.
Peter’s wealth of experience supports Oceanic in keeping strict control over all our production and he brings valuable knowledge in promoting our high standards
Dongliang Wei
QA Manager – Shandong Province
Languages
Chinese, English
Dongliang is a seasoned QA and QC professional with over 13 years experience in the Seafood industry. He also brings valuable product development experience to the business and has a thorough understanding of production processes and standards.
Gongyou Liu
QA Manager – Liaoning Province
Languages
Chinese, English
Liu is a seasoned QC professional with nearly 18 years of experience in the Seafood industry, including 3 years in production management. His expertise ensures thorough quality control of each procedure, elevating our product quality standards.