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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 […]
£1.4m grant for ground-breaking University of Stirling salmon health study. A major new University of Stirling led study aiming to address one of the biggest issues in UK aquaculture has […]
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 […]
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, […]
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