Innovasea, a global leader in technologically advanced aquatic solutions for aquaculture and fish tracking, has hired Rudi Seim as managing director of its office in Bergen, Norway.

Seim comes to Innovasea from Benchmark Genetics, where he served as head of production Norway and global fish health.

“Rudi was an ideal choice to lead our Norwegian business,” said Innovasea Chief Executive Officer David Kelly. “Not only does he have a great understanding of the market and strong contacts throughout the industry, but his background in genetics and egg production brings another area of expertise to Innovasea.”

Seim has more than 15 years of experience in the global aquaculture industry. At Innovasea he will oversee all operations in Norway, including business development, sales, field service and customer support.

“This is fantastic opportunity and I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Innovasea,” said Seim. “I’ve long been impressed by Innovasea’s commitment to R&D and its ability to drive technological advancements in the fish farming industry, and now I’ll get to be a part of that from the inside.”

Seim holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and administration and a master’s degree in executive management, both from the Norwegian School of Economics. He also holds a master’s degree in aquamedicine from the University of Bergen.