AKVA Group ASA Announces Stepping Down of Hans Kristian Mong as Chairperson
August 16, 2019 at 07:55 am EDT
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Hans Kristian Mong has decided to step down as Chairperson of the board of AKVA group, after leading the board for more than 6 years. Hans Kristian will continue as a board member of AKVA group.Knut Nesse is appointed as new Chairman as of August 16, 2019. Knut Nesse has been a member of the board since May 2019 and has broad international experience from management roles within the seafood business. He served 6 years as CEO of Skretting (2006-2012) and more recently, 6 years as CEO of Nutreco (2012-2018).
Akva Group ASA is a Norway-based supplier of solutions and services to the global aquaculture industry. Its activities include design, purchase, manufacturing, assembly, sale and installation of technology products as well as rental, service and consulting services. The Company divides its operations into three business segments: Sea Based Technology (SBT), Digital and Land Based Technology (LBT). The SBT main products include Polarcirkel, Wavemaster and Akvasmart hardware brands such as: Plastic cages, steel cages, feed barges, feed systems, sensor- and camera systems, underwater lights and net cleaning systems. The LBT provides technology for water treatment technology. Main components used include mechanical filters, UV treatment, bio filters, degasser units, oxygenation, cooling/heating systems and lifting pumps. The Digital software include brands such as: Production control, planning, traceability, and ERP software for both the aquaculture and the fishing industry.