Sekkingstad AS informed through a post on LinkedIn that Andreas Mikalsen has started in the new position as Chief Executive Officer.
According to the company, "Andreas brings extensive experience from various leadership and commercial roles within food retail (Lidl International and COOP in Norway), seafood (Mowi), and AI/aquatech start-up (Aquabyte).
Additionally, he has served as a board member of the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) for four years.
The company expressed: "We are confident that his comprehensive expertise and strategic vision will propel our organization to new heights under his leadership. Join us in welcoming Andreas Mikalsen to our team!"
On the other side, Mikalsen celebrated this breaking news: "I am very excited to meet all my new colleagues, customers, suppliers, and other partners over the coming weeks. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to be working with this super food and amazing team!"
"At the same time, I would like to thank Aquabyte for a great experience and learnings the last two years with great people and the best AI/ML aqua tech for fish farming around. Keep going strong. We will meet again!" he said.
Sekkingstad AS is a family company with a 100-year-old history and strong roots in the production, sales, and marketing of seafood. We are located outside Bergen, on the west coast of Norway. It supplies salmon and trout in all sizes, whole, value-added, fresh, and frozen.