European land-based salmon startup Columbi Salmon has brought in Bent-Are Ratvik as its head of operations in Oostend, Belgium.

Ratvik joins from Norwegian salmon farmer Refsnes Laks and will play an important role in developing Columbi’s salmon farming operations, the company said.

He has previously worked for Trondersmolt and FSV group.

"His experience combining strategic and operational management in aquaculture is a perfect match for the journey that Columbi Salmon is currently on," said Anders Hagen, CEO of the company.