Ståle Økland, new CCO of AKVA Group.
Photo: AKVA Group.
Norwegian aquaculture supplier AKVA Group has a new Chief Commercial Officer, with the appointment of Ståle Økland, until now AKVA's Group Director of Communications and ESG.
According to a press release from the company, the newly-created role will focus on further development of AKVA's strategy and commercial approach, with Økland also "responsible for leading the strategic marketing work". AKVA said that in addition to his new responsibilities, Økland will "retain responsibility for communications and ESG".
Økland joined AKVA Group in 2021, and has a career spanning more than two decades in marketing, communications and politics. He was previously deputy mayor of Time municipality, senior advisor to the Conservative Party in the Norwegian Parliament, and speechwriter for former Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
"We see great opportunities for AKVA group going forward, and we will strengthen marketing efforts across business areas and countries. This requires a comprehensive solution and a strong strategic focus. Ståle will lead this work and will be an important spokesperson for the company's commercial vision," said CEO of AKVA group, Knut Nesse.
"AKVA group has been a pioneering company for many decades and is constantly developing. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to contributing to developing AKVA group's market position through good analyses, clear messages, and strong relationships with industry leaders and customers. If the industry is to grow, we must solve sustainability challenges through innovation, and AKVA group's solutions and technology play a central role," Økland stated.
Headquartered in Klepp, Rogaland, AKVA group describes itself as the "world's largest supplier of equipment and technology for aquaculture", and has offices in 11 countries.