Benchmark Genetics Chile appointed Pablo Mazo as general manager.

Coming from a technical team manager position at the Chilean salmon company Ventisqueros before joining Benchmark, Mazo held several managing roles leading technical departments in different renowned salmon farming companies as well as at the technical department of the Chilean Salmon Farmers Association (Intesal of SalmonChile). Pablo was also part of the fresh water team of AquaChile where he gained vast experience in genetics and breeding, smolt production and planning.

“We are very pleased to have Pablo joining our team. His wide knowledge of the Chilean salmon industry, professionalism and commitment, together with his experience leading people, make him a key resource for the further development of Benchmark Genetics Chile productive and commercial plans,” said Jan-Emil Johannessen, head of Benchmark Genetics.