Nova Sea chief in move to salmon breeding business AquaGen

Tom Eirik Aasjord will assume his new role on 1 January 2026. The position of Group CEO is newly created, and AquaGen’s current leader, Knut Røflo, will continue in the company with responsibility for AquaGen Norway in the new corporate structure.

AquaGen said Aasjord brings broad, proven leadership experience across the aquaculture industry. He has held several senior positions at Nova Sea, one of the largest producers of farmed salmon in Northern Norway where he served as CEO for the past six years. Nova Sea was acquired by salmon giant Mowi earlier this year.

Previously, he also worked in various roles at Mainstream Norway and Codfarmers. In addition, he has played a central role in the development of Nordnorsk Stamfisk, first as Managing Director and later as Chair of the Board.

AquaGen said: “This combination of hands-on aquaculture expertise and strategic leadership was decisive in the selection process.”

The appointment is part of the restructuring of the AquaGen Group. The goal, the company said, is to strengthen its execution capability and market position, while further developing the group in line with its long-term ambitions.

Chair of the Board, Odd Magne Rødseth, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Tom Eirik Aasjord as our new Group CEO. With his values, broad industry experience, and clear strategic understanding, he is very well equipped to lead AquaGen forward. The appointment strengthens the Group’s capacity for innovation and operational performance, and gives us a solid foundation for the future.”

Aasjord said, regarding his appointment: “I look forward to joining AquaGen and contributing to the further development of a company with a unique professional position and an important mission.

“The structure now being established gives the Group a solid foundation for further growth, and I am excited to work closely with the company’s skilled employees, as well as the board and owners, to lift AquaGen into its next phase.”