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The Conch Podcast- Kim Gorton
According to recent research, women make up only 4% of the CEOs of the world's largest seafood companies. That's why we're especially excited to bring you Kim Gorton's story and insights—Kim is the CEO and President of Slade Gorton, a third-generation, family-owned seafood importer, processor, and distributor in Boston that got its start way back in 1849.
Tune into Season 3, Episode 7 of The Conch podcast to hear how Kim carries on her family's legacy and pushes for continuous improvement in reducing waste, regenerating resources, and providing sustainable seafood with a low carbon footprint.
Episode Transcript
Episode Guide:
- :00 Intro
- 01:10 As the President and CEO of Slade Gorton, Kim is carrying forth her family's incredible legacy in the seafood business that began in 1849!
- 3:58 How Slade Gorton is realizing their commitments to reducing waste, regenerating resources, and reshaping the consumer's experience with seafood.
- 12:18 Climate change: the 800 lb gorilla in the seafood industry. *Read more about the complexities and nuances of the carbon footprint of seafood and other protein sources.
- 18:10 The seafood industry showed great resilience and collaboration during the pandemic, however challenges still linger.
- 22:44 Don't let perfect be the enemy of good—advice on how nonprofits and the seafood industry must work together to achieve common goals.
- 26:24 A career in the family seafood business wasn't always a given.
- 33:40 The seafood industry—once highly dangerous, unpredictable, and rigorous—is evolving into an exciting career choice for more women and youth.
- 37:40 Advice to SAGE: highlight accomplishments of women in the sector who merit recognition.
- 39:03 Kim uplifts the dynamic Sylvia Wulf!
Resources:
- Learn more about Slade Gorton and their mission to bring wholesome, nutritious and sustainable seafood from around the world to America's table.
- Recommend this episode to one person who is curious about America's original seafood family!
Credits:
The Conch podcast is a program of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE).
Audio production, engineering, editing, mixing, and sound design by Crystal Sanders-Alvarado and team at Seaworthy.
Theme music: "Dilation" by Satan's Pilgrims
Funding generously provided by: David and Lucile Packard Foundation and Builders Initiative
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By Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE)According to recent research, women make up only 4% of the CEOs of the world's largest seafood companies. That's why we're especially excited to bring you Kim Gorton's story and insights—Kim is the CEO and President of Slade Gorton, a third-generation, family-owned seafood importer, processor, and distributor in Boston that got its start way back in 1849.
Tune into Season 3, Episode 7 of The Conch podcast to hear how Kim carries on her family's legacy and pushes for continuous improvement in reducing waste, regenerating resources, and providing sustainable seafood with a low carbon footprint.
Episode Transcript
Episode Guide:
- :00 Intro
- 01:10 As the President and CEO of Slade Gorton, Kim is carrying forth her family's incredible legacy in the seafood business that began in 1849!
- 3:58 How Slade Gorton is realizing their commitments to reducing waste, regenerating resources, and reshaping the consumer's experience with seafood.
- 12:18 Climate change: the 800 lb gorilla in the seafood industry. *Read more about the complexities and nuances of the carbon footprint of seafood and other protein sources.
- 18:10 The seafood industry showed great resilience and collaboration during the pandemic, however challenges still linger.
- 22:44 Don't let perfect be the enemy of good—advice on how nonprofits and the seafood industry must work together to achieve common goals.
- 26:24 A career in the family seafood business wasn't always a given.
- 33:40 The seafood industry—once highly dangerous, unpredictable, and rigorous—is evolving into an exciting career choice for more women and youth.
- 37:40 Advice to SAGE: highlight accomplishments of women in the sector who merit recognition.
- 39:03 Kim uplifts the dynamic Sylvia Wulf!
Resources:
- Learn more about Slade Gorton and their mission to bring wholesome, nutritious and sustainable seafood from around the world to America's table.
- Recommend this episode to one person who is curious about America's original seafood family!
Credits:
The Conch podcast is a program of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE).
Audio production, engineering, editing, mixing, and sound design by Crystal Sanders-Alvarado and team at Seaworthy.
Theme music: "Dilation" by Satan's Pilgrims
Funding generously provided by: David and Lucile Packard Foundation and Builders Initiative