Norwegian salmon company Nova Sea's long-term CEO Odd Strom is stepping down from his position.

Strom worked in Nova Sea since the summer of 2009 and has led the company through considerable growth and organizational development.

“I am very pleased that we have succeeded in making Nova Sea a fully integrated, rock solid company, from broodstock production to market,” said Strom.

“I have had an incredibly exciting time as head of Nova Sea.”