Norwegian millionaire Per Grieg Jr., part of the family controlling salmon farming giant Grieg Seafood, will resign as chairman of the board of land-based salmon farmer Proximar Seafood in the company's upcoming general meeting on June 4.

Grieg will, however, continue on the board, according to the notice convening the general meeting of the company.

Katrine Trovik has been proposed as the new chairman of the company.