Omega-3 Centre appoints new executive director

The Omega-3 Centre (O3C), an Australian and New Zealand health association, has appointed Andrea Mortensen as its new executive director.
Mortensen, who replaces Monique Cashion, has worked in senior corporate nutrition roles for many years, leading Meat and Livestock Australia's renowned nutrition marketing and R&D programs, as well as undertaking nutrition consultancy roles in consumer and healthcare commuications and public affairs.
On Mortensen's appointment, Professor Ian Brown, chairperson of the O3C, said, "Andrea's background in nutrition and dietetics and breadth of industry experience will ensure the O3C continues to strengthen its position as the leading authority on omega-3s, as well as drive awareness of the health benefits of optimal intakes of omega-3s."
Mortensen will play a key role in the development and implementation of communication programs this year, with a focus on maternal and infant health, and ensure the O3C's position and scientific comunications are represented at a regulatory level.
The O3C has also reappointed five scientific advisers to ensure the organisation remains up to date with the latest research and regulations:

• Professor Andy Sinclair, Deakin University – Scientific Adviser, Research
• Dr Laurence Eyres, Auckland University – Scientific Adviser, Lipid Chemistry
• Dr David Roberts, formerly Australian Food and Grocery Council – Scientific Adviser, Policy and Regulatory Affairs
• Dr Peter Nichols, CSIRO Food Futures Flagship – Scientific Adviser, Seafood
• Wendy Morgan – Scientific Adviser, Nutrition.