Krill harvesting and processing group Aker BioMarine named long-time aquaculture industry expert Valentina Tapia as its new sales director in Chile for its Antartica krill-based products.

Prior to joining Aker BioMarine, Tapia served as managing director for Norway-owned aquatic research facility VESO Chile. She also worked at AVS Chile and Fundacion Chile in top role positions.

Aker BioMarine, controlled by Norwegian magnate Kjell Inge Rokke, is launching a new company offering products and services to firms who are looking to recycle and re-use waste, and hopes to ultimately take the company public.