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Thomas Samdal appointed CFO of Benchmark Genetics. Benchmark Genetics has appointed Thomas Samdal as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He assumed the role on 1 April and is a […]
Benchmark Genetics appoints Global Commercial Director, Genetics Services. Benchmark Genetics is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Decock as Global Commercial Director, Genetics Services, effective 1 March 2026, while continuing […]
Benchmark Genetics and Nofima launch the LuseLess project to boost resistance to sea lice. Benchmark Genetics and Nofima have launched a new project with the title “Enhancing cellular immune response […]
Benchmark Genetics announces new board of directors. Benchmark Genetics, a global leader in selective breeding and genetics for aquaculture, has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors, effective […]
Benchmark Genetics welcomes new CEO and strengthens leadership team. Benchmark Genetics has announced that Kristian Botnen has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. In connection with his arrival, the […]
Benchmark Genetics appoints Kenneth Tay as senior advisor to support shrimp genetics business. Benchmark Genetics is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Tay as Senior Advisor, Business & Strategy […]
Benchmark Genetics appoints Kristian Botnen as Chief Executive Officer. Benchmark Genetics announces the appointment of Kristian Botnen as Chief Executive Officer starting November 3rd, 2025. Botnen brings extensive leadership experience […]
Two key appointments join Benchmark Genetics team Benchmark Genetics this week welcomed two new employees in central roles within finance and legal. On August 4, Viktorija Dorfan and Mette Remø […]
Benchmark Genetics CEO to step down – Interim leadership appointed. Benchmark Genetics (‘Benchmark Genetics’ or ‘the Company’) announces that Geir Olav Melingen has decided to resign from his position as […]
Benchmark Genetics becomes part of Novo Holdings’ investment portfolio Benchmark Genetics (‘Benchmark Genetics’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce that it has officially joined as a portfolio company of […]
Benchmark Genetics announces new Lead for Salmon Genomics. Benchmark Genetics is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Serap Gonen as Lead, Salmon Genomics, starting January 1, 2025. Dr. Gonen […]
Benchmark Genetics Chile announces new General Manager. The company has announced alterations to its management team in Chile. Berta Contreras will assume leadership responsibilities for the company’s operations within the […]
Benchmark Genetics disease-free compartment in Chile opens for export of genetics to the global salmon market. On May 19th, 2023, Benchmark Genetics Chile received the Disease-Free Compartment Certification from the […]
Benchmark Genetics strengthens technical leadership team. The new changes reflect a strategic succession, together with a renewed focus on developing market-leading and genetically-improved strains and expansion of global genetic services. […]
New general manager for Benchmark Genetics Iceland. Benchmark Genetics Iceland HF is pleased to announce the appointment of Benedikt (Benni) Hálfdanarson as General Manager, starting 1st of March. With a proven […]
Benchmark Genetics and the University of Chile (Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences) have formed a strategic partnership to develop mutually beneficial R&D projects. The agreement was signed on the […]
Genomics expert joins Benchmark Genetics in Edinburgh Benchmark Genetics, a leading aquaculture genetics company, announces the appointment of Dr Carolina Peñaloza as Senior Scientist in the company’s new Molecular Genetics […]
Benchmark Genetics makes two new key appointments. The leading provider of applied genetics services to the aquaculture industry, Benchmark Genetics, is continuing to strengthen the core genetics team by hiring […]
Key new appointment for Benchmark Genetics. Professor Ross Houston joins Benchmark Genetics (BG) on March 1st, 2022, as Director of Innovation, Genetics. He currently holds a Personal Chair of Aquaculture […]
Regal Springs enters agreement with Benchmark Genetics. Regal Springs, the world’s No.1 Premium Tilapia company, and Benchmark Genetics, a recognised world leader in aquaculture genetics, have entered long-term strategic cooperation […]
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