News from Cermaq

17.09.26

Cermaq appoints new CFO and COO to strengthen Global Management Team

Following the integration of operations from Grieg Seafood in Finnmark and Canada, Cermaq has made several changes to its global management to strengthen alignment, coordination, and innovation across the regions. Silvia Segnini has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, Snorre Jonassen steps into the role as Chief Operating Officer, and Bendik Fyhn Terjesen as Chief Technology Officer.

26.09.25

Cermaq Sustainability report for fiscal year 2024 is out

The global focus has changed dramatically over the past year, and in many ways the world is less stable than before. At the same time, climate change and loss of biodiversity are happening at high speed. Hence, sustainable food systems are as important as ever before.

17.07.25

Cermaq acquires Grieg Seafood ASA operations in Finnmark, British Columbia and Newfoundland

“We are very pleased to announce that Cermaq has entered into an agreement with Grieg Seafood ASA to acquire their operations in Finnmark in Norway and British Columbia and Newfoundland in Canada. This will strengthen our competitiveness and contribute to growth”, says CEO of Cermaq, Steven Rafferty

10.02.25

Knut Ellekjær has decided to leave Cermaq – Kristin Hurum to take over as head of Cermaq Norway

Knut Ellekjær (63) has decided to leave Cermaq after 8 years as head of Cermaq Norway's operations.

22.10.24

Cermaq awarded for leading animal welfare

The NGO Compassion in World Farming has awarded Cermaq with their Special Recognition Prize for Cermaq’s welfare practices for humane slaughter of its salmon.

14.10.24

Cermaq launches sustainability report with change in reporting format

With this report, Cermaq is changing its sustainability reporting to meet the new mandatory requirements in EU regulation (CSRD) from 2025.

01.07.24

Cermaq Group expands its Board of Directors with three Board members

Cermaq Group AS announces that the company's Board of Directors is being expanded with three members who will strengthen the company's strategic position going forward. After the expansion, Cermaq's board of directors will be 8 people from 15 August 2024.

20.06.24

Cermaq warns of continued uncertainty for aquaculture in Canada

30.05.24

Global Salmon Initiative Launches 2023 Sustainability Report

With over 2,800 data points across 15 key sustainability metrics, GSI’s 11th annual Sustainability Report, provides over a decade's worth of transparent data from for all members in all regions.

14.05.24

Joachim Wessel becomes new MD for Cermaq Chile

Cermaq Chile's Managing Director, Pedro Courard, will step down from his role. His successor will be Joachim Wessel, effective from June 1.