Kristian brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He previously served as CEO of Arnalax, a leading seafood company, and was also one of its founders. His experience as the managing director of Leines Seafood, a processing company that primarily produced frozen portions for Aldi, has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead our upcoming processing plant at Gardermoen.

In this pivotal role, Kristian will develop our organization and optimize operations to drive excellence. Focusing on strategic goals, he will be a crucial catalyst for identifying and implementing initiatives to contribute to our factory's success. "I look forward to starting as General Manager at Grieg's state-of-the-art processing plant at Gardermoen, says Kristian. The production of salmon has always been close to my heart, and I look forward to becoming part of the Grieg family. At the new factory in Gardermoen, we should have every opportunity to produce safe and high-quality products in a sustainable, efficient, and reliable manner. There is much to be done before we receive our first fish in the fall of 2025, and I am excited to take on this work."

Kristian brings expertise and a solid vision to drive our organization forward. Our Chief Commercial Officer, Erik Holvik, states, "I am thrilled that Kristian, with his extensive expertise and valuable experience in the seafood industry, will be a crucial player in our VAP project. His leadership and vision will be instrumental in the project's success, and we are excited to have him on board."

The Gardermoen VAP, set to commence operations in the fall of 2025, is a significant milestone for Grieg Seafood. It will initially process approximately 10,000 tons of HOG into end products such as fillets and portions. Expanding our processing capacity is a testament to our commitment to bringing our value chain closer to the end consumer and enhancing Grieg Seafood's value creation. We are proud to be part of this exciting journey and look forward to the success it will bring.