Andre Melo GOED Board Election: Advancing Omega-3 Industry Priorities
Icelandirect is proud to announce that Andre Melo, Vice President of Commercial Development, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), representing its Base Level membership. His two-year term begins January 1, 2027.
Who Is Andre Melo?
Andre brings nearly 20 years of experience in the omega-3 industry. He began his career at Ocean Nutrition Canada and has held sales, business development, and commercial roles across Europe, Asia, and North America. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and brand owners, developing experience in global sourcing, strategic partnerships, and bringing omega-3 products to market.
That international background has given Andre a broad understanding of the industry and the different challenges businesses face across the supply chain. At Icelandirect, he applies that experience to strengthen supplier and customer relationships, develop new business opportunities, and help customers navigate an increasingly complex omega-3 market.
What Does the GOED Board of Directors Do?
GOED brings together companies across the global omega-3 supply chain to advance EPA and DHA consumption and support product quality and consumer confidence. Its Board of Directors helps guide the organization’s strategic direction and priorities, providing a forum for industry members to address shared challenges and opportunities.
The Significance of Andre Joining the Board of Directors
Andre joins the board at a particularly important time for the industry. Supply constraints and growing interest in alternative omega-3 sources have reinforced the need for collaboration, flexibility, and long-term planning. His experience sourcing and commercializing both fish and algal oils will bring a practical business perspective to those discussions.
During his term, Andre looks forward to contributing to initiatives that strengthen supply security, support a reliable and diverse supply of fish and algal omega-3s, and increase awareness of the benefits of EPA and DHA. He is also committed to maintaining the quality standards that underpin consumer trust as the industry adapts to changing supply conditions and market needs.
As the representative of GOED’s Base Level membership, Andre will bring the perspectives and concerns of those companies to board discussions. He looks forward to working with fellow directors and the GOED team to help turn shared priorities into meaningful progress.
What This Means for Our Clients
For Icelandirect, his election reflects the relationships and industry experience that are central to our business. The broader perspective gained through his board service will also inform our work with customers and partners as we continue helping them bring high-quality omega-3 products to market.
We congratulate Andre on his election and thank the GOED members who placed their trust in him. We look forward to supporting his contributions throughout his term.