November 23, 2010
 

Press Release

 
The Board of Directors of AKVA group ASA has appointed Trond Williksen as the company's new CEO.
 

Trond Williksen has broad experience from fishery and fish farming business. He is the current Executive Vice President who is responsible for the fishing vessels in Aker Seafoods. Williksen holds an MBA in strategy, finance and operational management from the University of Washington, US.
 

As part of the conditions, Williksen has been granted 120,000 share options at a strike price of NOK 17 which is within the existing share option program.
 

"The Board of Directors is very pleased to welcome Trond Williksen as the new CEO of AKVA group ASA. He has good management experience and strong track record from his previous positions forming the basis for managing AKVA group in the future", said Amund Skarholt, Chairman of AKVA group ASA.
 

Trond Williksen will take up his position no later than June 1, 2011.