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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 […]
First Ever Innovation Theatre at Aquaculture UK Aquaculture UK has unveiled the programme for its first ever Innovation Theatre, designed to showcase the fast-changing technology driving the sector. The focus […]
Benchmark promotes Stenerud and Holmvåg in new leading commercial roles to sustain successful sales growth of the salmon product range. Effective May 1, the company has promoted Kate Furhovden Stenerud […]
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. […]
Breakthrough in development of disease resistant tilapia. Scientists from Benchmark Genetics have identified a significant quantitative trait locus (QTL) affecting resistance to Streptococcus iniae in Tilapia, a significant step towards improving 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 in search of six new scientists to boost its global genetics department. Global leader in aquaculture genetics and breeding, Benchmark Genetics, is significantly expanding in areas of strategic importance […]
Collaborative tilapia research scoops award. Collaborative research between Benchmark Genetics and the USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Aquatic Animal Health Research Unit (AAHRU) in Auburn, Alabama, has been awarded the USDA-ARS […]
Call for innovators to create alternative seafood packaging to EPS boxes. Expanded polystyrene has been the material of choice for packing fish and eggs for many years. It is tough, […]
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 […]
New applied genetics consultant for Benchmark. Benchmark Genetics has appointed Adrian Antonsen as applied genetics consultant, a newly established position in the company. In his role, Antonsen will join the […]
Premium Svensk Lax and Benchmark ink salmon egg supply agreement Premium Svensk Lax and Benchmark Genetics have signed a long-term agreement for the delivery of salmon eggs to the Premium […]
Premium Svensk Lax and Benchmark ink salmon egg supply agreement. Premium Svensk Lax and Benchmark Genetics have signed a long-term agreement for the delivery of salmon eggs to the Premium […]
Benchmark signs salmon egg deal with Singapore RAS. Benchmark Genetics and Singapore RAS have signed a long-term agreement to deliver Atlantic salmon eggs to the project in progress for a […]
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