GenoMar Genetics Group has announced the hiring of Gustavo Bozano as its new CEO. On the other hand, Alejandro Tola Alvarez, who has been the CEO for the last seven years, is now the Executive Director for Non-Salmonids in GenoMar's parent company Blue Future Holding.
Therefore, Bozano will contribute with his experience in the tilapia industry while Tola will continue to lead the company through its operations in Asia and LATAM.
As proof of gratitude, the new Executive Director of Blue Future Holding published on his LinkedIn profile: "I look forward to working with my colleagues and entrepreneurs to build new leaders in the aquaculture space and support existing ones in our portfolio."
"Thank you all my colleagues and partners through these years in GenoMar and wish all the best to Gustavo Bozano at taking GenoMar forward!" he added.
GenoMar Genetics Group is an international aquaculture breeding and distribution company focusing on the global tilapia markets. From its breeding centers in Norway, Asia, and Latin America, it manages innovation and technology programs for some of the most recognized independent brands in the industry such as GenoMar, Aquabel, and AquaAmerica.
Blue Future Holding is a seafood investment company focusing on companies that can contribute to more sustainability, fish welfare, and growth in the aquaculture industry. Wholly owned by EW Group gmbh, a global leader in animal, fish, and plant genetics and breeding.
On Monday, WeAreAquaculture published that Blue Future led the funding round for LAXEY. The Icelandic salmon farmer completed a €40 million equity private placement.