Benchmark Holdings plc announced the appointment of Trond Williksen as Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, with effect from June 1, 2020. Trond Williksen is highly experienced in the international aquaculture and seafood industries, having held senior executive positions in the sector for over 20 years. Most recently he was CEO of SalMar ASA, the Norwegian fish farm company and one of the world's largest producers of farmed salmon.

Prior to this, he was CEO of AKVA group ASA, the leading global aquaculture technology and service provider for six years. He previously held a number of senior roles in Aker ASA's Seafoods, Ocean Harvest and BioMarine divisions. Following Trond Williksen's appointment, Peter George will revert to his former position as Non-Executive Chairman.