Striped bass producer Pacifico Aquaculture has appointed Gustavo Araya Guzman as vice president of farm operations.

Guzman has wide seafood industry experience, most recently holding down senior positions at Chilean trout producer Grupo Altamar Chile, which also has operations in Peru and Argentina.

His experience also includes roles at Chilean salmon producers Salmones Blumar and Ventisqueros.

The executive will report directly to Pacifico CEO Per-Roar Gjerde, who has recently named to the top position.