Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises adds two directors

Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises (GFDE) has promoted Danny Payne to operations director and Ben Walker to finance director, strengthening its leadership team.

With a combined 25 years at the company, Danny began as a lumper in 2007 before becoming fish market manager, while Ben joined in 2013 and became finance manager in 2016. 

Danny said: “It is a privilege to be asked to join the board of directors and to have a seat and voice at the table.  

“I aim to help keep the business going in the right direction. 

“Martyn and I have worked on a lot of projects, we know we can’t stand still, that we have got to keep moving forward. 

“That’s what we do together well.  

“I’m a Grimsby lad, my dad was a fisherman and my grandad was a fisherman, so to be on the board of directors at GFDE is quite an honour.” 

Ben added: “It means a lot, and recognises effort over a decade or so. 

“We’ve taken on quite a lot, with three additional trading companies starting, all of which are very different, and I enjoy working with the people within them.  

“I’m looking forward to ensuring we remain a profitable operation, where we can invest and grow the business further. 

“I see the port as the biggest opportunity.” 

Led by chief executive Martyn Boyers, the firm runs fish market and dock operations, port services, and offshore wind facilities, and is chaired by maritime lawyer Andrew Oliver.

Andrew added: “To be able to appoint two directors of the calibre of Ben and Danny is a real show of strength, and underlines the job that Martyn Boyers, our chief executive, has done to bring them on. 

“It is a sure sign of a successful company, where you are getting things right, when you can promote people from within. 

“They have great knowledge of the business and the port, and there is clear talent to call on.” 

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