SalMar ASA

SalMar - Gunnar Nielsen appointed CFO at SalMar ASA

Gunnar Nielsen has been appointed to the position of CFO at SalMar ASA, with

effect from 1 April 2022.

Nielsen (44) has served in a number of senior executive positions in the

seafood, banking, industrial and auditing sectors. In addition, Nielsen has

extensive experience of board and financial management, reporting and

communication in listed companies. Last through the role as CFO of Bakkafrost

(2014 - 2019). Nielsen holds a Master of Science in Business Economics and

Auditing from Copenhagen Business School.

As previously announced, SalMar ASA's current CFO, Trine Sæther Romuld, will

transfer to the new position as CFO of SalMar Aker Ocean. This company will

engage in aquaculture in exposed areas and offshore. The goal is for the company

to produce 150,000 tonnes of salmon per year by the close of 2030.

"Trine and her team have done a fantastic job for SalMar. Fortunately, Trine

will not be leaving the SalMar family, but has now chosen to switch to a new

executive position as CFO for SalMar Aker Ocean. At the same time, I am

delighted to have recruited Gunnar to the team as the new CFO of SalMar ASA. His

experience of the aquaculture industry, combined with his international

experience and knowledge of coastal culture, are qualities that perfectly fit

SalMar's clearly expressed growth ambitions," says CEO Gustav Witzøe.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section

5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act

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