Ace Aquatec, a supplier of innovative and environmentally sustainable aquaculture equipment and service solutions, appointed Duncan Montgomery as its first chief financial officer (CFO). 

Montgomery brings a wealth of experience to Ace Aquatec, having held several senior management positions over 17 years, including most recently as finance director at Audley Travel, a 3i plc private equity-backed international travel business, and previously as director in PwC’s Deals practice where his clients included both early-stage SMEs, high-profile international businesses and private equity firms.

Montgomery joins the firm after a year of growth and expansion at Ace Aquatec in key global markets. Over the last year, Ace Aquatec has doubled in size, opening new divisions in Norway, Chile and North America. The team has grown to a total of 30 employees across its global divisions, spanning a range of expertise from research and development to marketing and business development.

Montgomery, CFO at Ace Aquatec, said that “Ace Aquatec has a strong reputation as disruptors and innovators in the aquaculture and technology sector. There’s a real opportunity to become leaders in this space with an exciting pipeline of products that help address some of the industry’s significant environmental, social and governance challenges. I’m looking forward to working alongside the team to continue and manage the rapid growth that Ace is experiencing.”

Ace Aquatec is an awarding winning, global aquaculture technology company specializing in-water electric stunners, automated waterjet bleeding, gentle contactless pumping; above and below the water predator deterrent systems, 3D biomass cameras and sea lice removal systems.