October 27, 2022

SalMar ASA CEO to resign

The chief executive officer of SalMar ASA, Linda Aase, has notified the company's board of directors of her decision to step down from her position.

The board has also decided to appoint Frode Arntsen as CEO.

Arntsen has been a part of SalMar since 2017 as chief operation officer for sales and industry. He has worked in the seafood industry since 2000,and previously held several management positions in a wide range of seafood companies.

SalMar is said to have delivered a solid operational performance during Aase's tenure as CEO.

"I am highly motivated and ready to take on the task of leading one of the world's best aquaculture companies," Arntsen said. "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."

- SalMar