Strengthening the team with Ross Houston

Strengthening the team, credit by Benchmark Genetics
Strengthening the team, credit by Benchmark Genetics

Benchmark Genetics has announced that it is strengthening its technical leadership team through organizational changes aimed at passing on strategic responsibilities to new generations of leaders. The company aims to strengthen its position in developing market-leading and genetically improved strains, as well as expanding its global genetic services.

Taking over and new role

Dr. Ross Houston will take over Dr. Rye's role as Director of Genetics and will be primarily responsible for internal breeding programs and product development, while retaining his leadership position in research and development (R&D) for the company.

Dr. Morten Rye has taken on a new senior role as Director of External Services and Global Strategies, which will expand Benchmark Genetics' delivery of genetic services to the global aquaculture industry. The company will offer genomic tools and analyses, becoming a complete provider of genetic services.

The genetics team has been reorganized under the new leadership, and each of Benchmark's five internal breeding programs for Atlantic salmon, shrimp, and tilapia, as well as key personnel in technical support and R&D teams, have been assigned overall management responsibility. This includes molecular genetics, reproductive technologies, and development of genetic traits. The new structure will optimize synergies across breeding programs and innovate the implementation of the latest technologies.

Jan-Emil Johannessen, Leader of Benchmark Genetics, commented on the internal leadership changes, saying they reflect a successful plan for leadership succession and aim to ensure the company's world-leading position in applied aquaculture genetics. "I am confident that Ross and Morten will fulfill their new roles in the best way for the company and assist the company's team of over 25 expert geneticists in delivering genetic improvements to the aquaculture industry," he said.

About Benchmark

Benchmark is a market-leading biotechnology company in the aquaculture industry. Their goal is to promote sustainability by delivering genetic, advanced nutrition, and health products and solutions that improve yield, growth, and animal welfare.

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