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– Former Skretting CEO Therese Log Bergjord is joining Aquaticode as a strategic advisor.
Stavanger, Norway-headquartered Aquaticode is an AI-driven company that uses phenotypes to analyze fish health.
In a press release about her appointment, Bergjord said that “AI is finally delivering real value in aquaculture.”
“Aquaticode’s approach is precise, scalable, and grounded in biology. It’s not just smart tech; it’s good farming,” she said.
Aquaticode CEO Stian Rognlid said that Bergjord “brings sharp strategic insight, a deep understanding of biology and business, and a global perspective,” to his business.
“That a respected and high-profile industry leader like Therese has chosen to engage with us is, in our view, a clear signal that this field is becoming a strategic priority for the future of aquaculture,” he said.
Bergjord left Skretting in 2024, saying that it was "time for a change" after seven years with the company.
She also currently serves on the boards of Aneo, Fiskå Mølle, Kverva AS, and Nordic Aqua Partners.
– Buskerud, Norway-based operator aquaculture firm Kvarøy Arctic has appointed Anne-Kristine Oen as its new chief strategy and development officer, effective 1 September.
“I have long admired Kvarøy for their values and willingness to innovate and for their uncompromising commitment to sustainable production,” Oen said in a LinkedIn post about the news.
Oen was formerly the Norwegian Seafood Council’s envoy to the United States, a role she held for five years. Her strong ties to the U.S. are expected to support her work at Kvarøy Arctic, where she is tasked with strengthening the company’s U.S. market position, as well as developing plans to export salmon from the company’s land-based Arctic Seafarm to the nation.
In February, Kvarøy Arctic CEO Alf-Goran Knutsen told SeafoodSource that he was focused on bringing his product to U.S. markets through partnerships with Whole Foods and 40 other retailers.
"It's possible to buy our salmon almost all over the U.S., and we are constantly working on finding new customers and partners," he said.
– Kaldvík CEO Roy-Tore Rikardsen is leaving the salmon-farming firm, effective immediately, the Kaldvík board of directors recently announced.
Vidar Aspehaug will serve as interim CEO during the search for someone new to head up the firm.
Board Chair Asle Rønning expressed gratitude “for Roy-Tore's contribution to the company in the transitional period following the resignation of the former CEO and founder.”
Rikardsen said that he was grateful for his experience with “fantastic colleagues” and that “both the company and the industry will have a great future in Icelandic business life.”
Rikardsen will continue to be available to support the company through the transition, a company release said.
Kaldvík was formerly known as Ice Fish Farm but rebranded in July 2024.
