GenoMar Genetics Group, which operates in the global tilapia market supplying year-round, high-quality fingerlings to farmers worldwide, appointed Rodrigo Zanolo as commercial director in Latin America and Asia.

Rodrigo Zanolo has sixteen years of experience in the tilapia farming industry. He previously played leadership roles in MSD Animal Health in both commercial and technical areas achieving strong records supplying products in the tilapia value chain.

“We’re delighted to welcome Rodrigo to our team. He is a well-known and committed professional within the tilapia community, and his sixteen years of industry experience means he has an excellent understanding and knowledge of our customers and the markets we operate in,” said Alejandro Tola, CEO of GenoMar Genetics Group. “He shares with the rest of us a passion for this industry and the desire to make a positive impact. This appointment demonstrates once again our commitment to growing our position as the leading supplier of genetic solutions to the global tilapia industry.”

“I am very pleased to join GenoMar and I look forward to working with the commercial teams in Brazil and around the world to bring an exciting portfolio of brands and products to more customers and segments in the market,” said Rodrigo Zanolo. “I believe that GenoMar´s scientific know-how, constant product development, and long-term commitment to the industry will continue to make important contributions to the sustainability and economic performance of the Brazilian and global tilapia farming industry as it has done for the past thirty years. Genetic improvement is that critical tool that will be taking our industry to a new level of performance today and in the future.”