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NEW APPOINTMENTS

Akaroa King Salmon appoints Benchmark Genetics announces
new Chief Executive Officer new Lead for Salmon Genomics
Akaroa King Salmon is pleased to announce Benchmark Genetics is delighted to an-
the appointment of Stewart Hawthorn as its new nounce that Dr. Serap Gonen has been ap-
CEO. Stewart is relocating back to New Zealand pointed as the Lead of Salmon Genomics, start-
from Scotland and brings a wealth of practical ing January 1, 2025.
salmon business experience to this important
leadership role. Duncan Bates, founding partner Dr. Gonen brings extensive expertise in
and current CEO, will remain as one of the part- salmon genetics and breeding, positioning her
ners on the board. to drive innovation and performance in Bench-
mark’s global breeding programs.
Retiring CEO and Founder Duncan Bates said, Circle 46 on enquiry card
“After 40 years building Akaroa King Salmon it was important to me to
find the right person to lead Akaroa in the years ahead. Stewart, who I
have known for more than two decades, was my preferred choice as he Roeland Coopman Appointed
brings more than 35 years of farming and salmon business experience as Ridder's New CCO
to the role.” Circle 47 on enquiry card
Ridder has appointed Roeland Coopman as
its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). He will be-
Ståle Økland becomes CCO gin his new role on February 3. As CCO, Roeland
in AKVA group will be responsible for overseeing commercial
and marketing activities both nationally and in-
Ståle Økland, currently Group Director of Com- ternationally.
munications and ESG, will take on a new role in Roeland Coopman brings extensive com-
AKVA group as the company’s Chief Commercial mercial, strategic, and international experience,
Officer (CCO). He will play an important role in gained at various multinationals, with a strong fo-
further developing the company’s strategy and cus on the food transition and large-scale agriculture. “In recent years, I
commercial approach and will be responsible have been inspired by the high level of technological innovation in this
for leading the strategic marketing work. AKVA sector. Joining Ridder aligns seamlessly with this inspiration. Ridder is
group is the world’s largest supplier of equip- the only technology provider worldwide with such a broad range of
ment and technology for aquaculture with head- greenhouse solutions. Additionally, I value the company’s strong focus
quarters in Klepp in Rogaland and offices in 11 on collaborating with customers and partners to achieve sustainable
countries. growth,” says Roeland. Circle 50 on enquiry card
"We see great opportunities for AKVA group going forward, and we
will strengthen marketing efforts across business areas and countries. Dr. Jan Koesling joins INVE
This requires a comprehensive solution and a strong strategic focus. Ståle Aquaculture as Product Manager
will lead this work and will be an important spokesperson for the com-
pany's commercial vision," says CEO of AKVA group, Knut Nesse, about We are happy to announce that Dr. Jan Koes-
the newly created position.
Circle 48 on enquiry card ling has joined our Product Team as Product
Manager and Business Development Manager
Barentz appoints Esther for Health. This exciting addition aligns perfectly
with our strategy to further focus on health solu-
Veninga as new CFO tions in grow-out farms, one of our key growth
pillars alongside our hatchery nursery core
Barentz, a leading global specialty ingredients business in live food and early-stage fish and
solution provider, is pleased to announce the ap- shrimp diets.
pointment of Esther Veninga as Chief Financial Circle 51 on enquiry card
Officer (CFO) and as a member of the Board,
effective from 1 May, 2025. Esther brings ex- Rovensa Next appoints Fábio Dias
tensive international experience in finance and as Head of EMEA
strategy, having held senior leadership roles in
major food retail businesses across Europe and Rovensa Next, the global biosolutions busi-
the United States. ness unit of Rovensa Group, strengthens its lead-
Esther joins Barentz from Albert Heijn, where she served as CFO, over- ership by appointing Fábio Dias as its new Head
seeing the financial strategy of one of the largest subsidiaries of Ahold of EMEA.
Delhaize. Prior to this, she was CFO of Delhaize Serbia and held key fi- Fábio Dias has been appointed to reinforce
nance and business leadership positions at Stop & Shop, Ahold Delhaize, the company’s commercial outreach in this
and Ahold Czech Republic. Her career has spanned business planning region, and aims to continue the work accom-
and controlling, investor relations, strategic programme management, plished by Riccardo Vanelli, who previously
and financial control, equipping her with a comprehensive understand- held this role before becoming the Global CCO
of Rovensa Next. Circle 52 on enquiry card
ing of corporate finance and operational excellence. Circle 49 on enquiry card

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