Nova Sea names new CEO

Executive was already in the Nova Sea system.

12 August 2019 22:08 GMT Updated 12 August 2019 22:08 GMT

Norwegian salmon farmer and processor Nova Sea on Monday announced Tom Eirik Aasjord would take over the role of CEO at the firm.

Aasjord, 37, has been with Nova Sea since 2013, and currently serves as CFO.

Asjord replaces Odd Strom, who left the company in late June.

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