Brandon Gottsacker Appointed CEO of Riverence; Jan Erik Kvingedal Assumes Role as FiiZK CEO
Brandon Gottsacker has been named the new CEO of Riverence Group, succeeding Rob Young, who held the position since 2014. Gottsacker, who has been a member of the Riverence board of directors since 2020, brings over twelve years of experience in aquaculture, notably leading Superior Fresh, a land-based salmon farm located in Wisconsin, USA.
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Brandon Gottsacker Appointed CEO of Riverence Group; Jan Erik Kvingedal Named FiiZK CEO
Riverence Group has named Brandon Gottsacker as its new CEO, succeeding Rob Young, who served in the position since 2014. Gottsacker, a member of the Riverence board of directors since 2020, brings over twelve years of experience in aquaculture, notably leading Superior Fresh, a land-based salmon farm in Wisconsin, USA.
Gottsacker expressed excitement about his new role, emphasizing Riverence's commitment to responsible aquaculture. Riverence operates six grow-out farms primarily raising steelhead and golden rainbow trout, along with eight grow-out farms under Riverence Provisions focusing on rainbow trout. The company's production exceeds 22 million pounds annually and employs over 300 team members.
FiiZK Names Jan Erik Kvingedal as CEO
Trondheim-based aquaculture development company FiiZK has appointed Jan Erik Kvingedal as its new CEO. Kvingedal brings extensive industry expertise, having previously worked as the supply chain director for ScaleAQ, factory director for Mowi, and production director at BEWI Group.
FiiZK Chair Ole Falk Hansen praised Kvingedal's appointment, highlighting the company's track record of delivering closed cages and successful production cycles. Kvingedal's leadership is expected to further enhance FiiZK's development and growth.
Adriana Sanchez Joins Warrior Food Solutions and Sustainable Food Solutions
Adriana Sanchez, founder of Miami-based sustainable seafood strategy company Seafood Ninja, has joined Warrior Food Solutions and Sustainable Food Solutions. Sanchez, with a background in the seafood industry focusing on traceability and sustainability, expressed enthusiasm about joining forces with industry veterans Randy Rhodes and Dana Bartholomew.
Sanchez's transition to full-time consulting in 2023 has enabled her to innovate sales strategies and sustainability efforts, aiming to disrupt traditional business models and drive positive change in the seafood industry.
Pure Salmon Technology Appoints Jens Jensen as International Sales Director
Pure Salmon Technology, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has appointed Jens Jensen as its new international sales director. Jensen, with a background in international sales and business development in the aquaculture sector, will lead expansion efforts across international markets, focusing on customer relationships and strategic partnerships.
Jensen expressed excitement about joining Pure Salmon Technology and highlighted the company's advanced automation, digital solutions, fish welfare department, and aquaculture academy as key strengths.
MiAlgae Names Chris Haacke as Commercial Director
Edinburgh-based algae cultivating company MiAlgae has appointed Chris Haacke as its new commercial director. With extensive experience in aquaculture and the pet food sector, Haacke is poised to drive MiAlgae's growth and expansion initiatives.
MiAlgae Founder Douglas Martin expressed confidence in Haacke's abilities to lead the company into its next phase of growth, underscoring his experience and talent in the industry.