John Hathaway
Founder CEO President in Kennebunkport, ME, US
An accomplished business leader, John Hathaway is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of Shucks Maine Lobster, a world-class processing company that utilizes innovative technology to improve efficiency and quality. Specifically, John Hathaway introduced high-pressure processing technology to the Maine lobster industry, and led efforts to improve sustainability through securing MSC Sustainability Certification.
Under his leadership, Shucks Maine Lobster won two Prix d'Elite Awards for Best New Seafood Products in the World at the Brussels International Seafood Show. Earlier in his career, Mr. Hathaway founded and operated Wilds Boys Land & Cattle Co. in Huntsville, Alabama, a firm that designed and built award-winning residential and commercial developments.
He holds a bachelor of arts degree in English and history from Tufts University, where he played varsity baseball and football, and a law degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston. In his free time, he enjoys walking the beaches of his home state and spending time with his five children.