Linda Aase has notified the board of directors, of her decision to step down as
SalMar ASA CEO. The Board of directors has decided to appoint Frode Arntsen as
CEO.
Arntsen (52) has been a part of SalMar since 2017 as COO for Sales and Industry.
He has worked in the seafood industry since 2000, and has previously held
several management positions in a wide range of seafood companies.
- SalMar is one of the leading and most efficient salmon producers in the world.
The company has delivered a solid operational performance during Aase's tenure
as CEO. - We thank Aase for her time and effort in SalMar, says Gustav Witzøe -
chairman of the board.
- I would like to express my personal gratitude to Aase for her effort as CEO.
At the same time, I am pleased that we have found an experienced replacement. I
am comfortable that Frode Arntsen will continue to safeguard and develop SalMar
as a leading supplier of salmon produce.
- I am highly motivated and ready to take on the task of leading one of the
world's best aquaculture companies. The task will be to ensure that the strong
development in SalMar continues. We are a dedicated and passionate team with
more than 1,900 competent employees who work every day to deliver healthy and
sustainable seafood to the whole world, so I am looking forward to this, says
Frode Arntsen.
- SalMar has a highly skilled and competent operational management team that,
together with all our employees, will secure continuous improvement and
innovation going forward, says Gustav Witzøe.
Contacts:
Board Chair, Gustav Witzøe. Tel +47 911 47 834
Head of Investor relations Håkon Husby, tel +47 936 30 449
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act