Benchmark names Williksen as next CEO
Benchmark Holdings
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09:04 27/11/24
Aquaculture group Benchmark Holdings tapped Trond Williksen as its next chief executive officer on Tuesday, with effect from 1 June.
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Williksen, the former CEO of Norwegian fish farm company SalMar, will replace Peter George, who will revert to his former position as non-executive chairman.
George said Williksen brought "deep, relevant aquaculture expertise" and "proven operational, strategic, M&A, and managerial experience" in the industry to the AIM-listed group.
George said: "I am confident that under his leadership and with his industry expertise, Benchmark will emerge from the current more difficult environment to realise its potential to become a profitable leading provider of sustainable solutions to the global aquaculture industry."
As of 0900 BST, Benchmark shares were up 4.72% at 27.75p.