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BioMar announced on Wednesday that the General Manager of BioMar Ecuador, Danny Velez, has decided to retire as of May 31st, 2024. BioMar Ecuador’s current Finance Director, Andres Rivadulla, will take over as General Manager.
“Under the leadership of Danny Velez, we have seen our operation in Ecuador go through a tremendous growth process. He is passing on a company in excellent shape despite the difficult environment for both our staff and customers with national security challenges, continued power cuts that interrupt production, and low shrimp prices,” said Henrik Aarestrup, Vice President, LATAM, Shrimp and Hatchery at BioMar in a comment to the change of guards.
Danny Velez joined Alimentsa in 1991 as Operations Manager and in 1993 he was appointed Vice General Manager. When BioMar Group acquired Alimentsa in 2017 Danny Velez became the first General Manager of BioMar Ecuador. He successfully took the company through the transition from a family-owned local business to becoming a part of a leading multinational feed company.
Andres Rivadulla joined BioMar Ecuador from the well-known French supplier of plastic pens and lighters, Bic, in 2018, and has equally contributed to the success of BioMar Ecuador in recent years.
“Andres has as Finance Director demonstrated great skill and overview and in the last couple of years he has taken on a role beyond the original scope of his position. This leaves me confident that he will be able to lead the continued development of BioMar Ecuador,” said Aarestrup.
Danny Velez will for the coming 12 months act as Special Counselor to BioMar Ecuador and the Board of Directors of BioMar Ecuador.
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Read moreWorking cross-borders
All new employees arrive at BioMar with dreams and aspirations.
- Financials
- Our People
Read moreBioMar stops all commercial activities with and within Russia
Following the invasion of Ukraine, BioMar Group shuts down all trade activities with Russia. The decision includes sales of finished products as well as the sourcing of raw materials.
- Our People
Read moreBioMar appoints new MD for Vietnam
From February, the BioMar Viet Uc joint venture in Vietnam will be headed by Managing Director Duong Anh Tu, who has an extensive commercial experience from the feed and food sector in Asia.
- Our People
Read moreNew Managing Director for BioMar Chile
Derek Kohn brings an impressive track record, with over 20 years of experience in leadership positions within the salmon farming industry.
- Our People
Read moreBioMar at the Global Shrimp Forum 2024: Shaping the Future of Shrimp Farming
As the Global Shrimp Forum 2024 came to a close, our experts gave us fresh perspectives on the industry's future. Carlos Diaz, our CEO, joined forces with Henrik Aarestrup, VP LATAM, Shrimp & Hatchery; Katherine Bryar, Global Marketing Director; and Michael Gammelgaard, Business Development Director, to dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing shrimp aquaculture today.
- Our People
- Partnerships
Read moreBioMar Australia Celebrate National Barramundi Day
Despite having an Aboriginal origin name, approximately 60% of barramundi eaten in Australia is imported, and nearly half of Australians are unsure whether their seafood is local or imported.
- Our People
Read moreBioMar appoints Andrew Campbell as CEO for AQ1
AKVA executive Andrew Campbell assumes the position of CEO for the world’s leading aqua feeding technology company, AQ1, from 1 January 2023.
- BioFarm
- Our People
Read moreI am passionate about my work!
At BioMar, celebrating a 25th, 30th, and even a 40th or more years’ work anniversary happens quite often as we have many colleagues who have been with us for many years.
- Partnerships
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Read moreBioMar Participates in USTFA Fall Conference: Strengthening Ties with US Trout Farmers
BioMar recently attended the US Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) Fall Conference in sunny California, reinforcing our commitment to the US market and the trout farming industry.
- Partnerships
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Read moreBioMar at RASTECH 2024: Advancing RAS through Inovative Feed Solutions
In the bustling heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, the future of aquaculture was being shaped at RASTECH 2024. On June 5-6, BioMar joined over 350 industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts from around the globe at this premier event for Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS).
- Our People
Read moreBioMar celebrates the success of its inaugural Global Graduate Programme
Over the past 12 months, graduates from Ecuador, the UK, Norway, and Australia have undergone a comprehensive programme designed to develop their skills, foster innovation, and accelerate personal growth with the guidance of senior-level mentors.
