SalmoGen Company has appointed Nick King as general manager to oversee daily operations and development activities.

King comes with a solid technical and management background from Skretting, Benchmark, and in recent years, Nordic Aquafarms. He has broad experience that encompasses hatchery training, fish nutrition, farm permitting, and fish health. King joins the company as it is increasing its focus on broodstock development, production-related matters, and expansion of operations.

SalmoGen is an Atlantic salmon broodstock company developing egg supply for producers in North America and beyond. The company’s facility design phase is coming to an end this summer and the company will soon move towards construction and expanded operations. The company’s broodstock cohorts are currently held in leased facilities at the University of Maine. The company has partnered with USDA in developing the St Johns Strain from Maine.

“Salmogen brings together an incredible cast of collaborators. I plan to continue the path established by the board so that SalmoGen may reach its full potential in the coming years,” Kind said.