Benchmark Genetics Iceland HF is pleased to announce the appointment of Benedikt (Benni) Hálfdanarson as General Manager, starting 1st of March. With a proven track record in international business and extensive experience in management in the aquaculture industry, we are confident that he will lead the company to new heights.
Jonas Jonasson is stepping down as CEO of Benchmark Genetics Iceland and will continue as the global Production Director for salmon in Benchmark Genetics, a role he has served since 2019. Jonas has been with the company since 1996, first as Genetics and Broodstock Manager and since 2006 as the CEO. He is recognised in the industry as the architect behind developing the production method of producing broodstock on land for the supply of salmon ova all year round. A technique was first developed in Iceland and later implemented in Norway for the Salten facility and is now also in Chile. Jonasson is pleased to hand over the leadership of the Icelandic business to Hálfdanarson, with whom he has been an acquaintance for many years.
Handing over the baton to Hálfdanarson, Jonas Jonasson says, “I am convinced that Benedikt has the skills and experience needed to continue the successful journey of Benchmark Genetics Iceland. I know him as a collaborative and inspiring leader who can get the best out of his staff. His proven records from bringing the company Vaki Aquaculture Systems from a local business to a global aquaculture tech company are impressive. I have the backing of the entire team in Iceland in welcoming Benedikt to his new role in Benchmark. It has been such a privilege to have been able to lead the company into its present state as a world-leading salmon egg supplier these last 18 years as CEO, with our fantastic staff.”
In addition to his management experience, Benedikt Hálfdanarson has a solid educational background, including an MBA from the University of Iceland and a Master's in Marketing Science from the Norwegian School of Management – BI.
The new General Manager, Mr Hálfdanarson says, “I have followed the company from StofnFiskur to becoming the globally recognised genetics supplier of salmon ova and lumpfish fry, Benchmark Genetics Iceland, and it is with a great deal of humility that I now take over the responsibilities of managing the business from Jonas. I am impressed by the level of knowledge of the Icelandic team, and I look forward to drawing on their experience, combining my expertise from the industry and collaborating on developing the business further.”
For more information visit the Benchmark website, HERE.
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