INVE Aquaculture announced the retirement of Wim Tackaert, regional sales director for the Americas. Daniel Arana has joined the company as his successor.

Tackaert has been an integral part of INVE Aquaculture for over 32 years. He joined the company when it was just expanding into Artemia production and marketing. He started by leading production and quality control of Artemia from the Great Salt Lake and the CIS region, eventually transitioning to a commercial role in the early 2000s, leading sales operations in the Americas.

“Some of my most memorable moments include setting up full traceability and improving the quality of Artemia, doubling processing capacity to accommodate new Artemia supplies from Turkmenistan, achieving record sales of 17 containers in one month, and introducing new Artemia technologies. Seeing FRiPPAK grow into the most successful shrimp hatchery diet and the introduction of world-class probiotics were significant milestones,” said Tackaert.

“We now welcome Daniel Arana succeeding Wim in his position. We are confident that with his ample hands-on experience and having lived and engaged with the industry in the region, he will bring significant value to his team and peers. Daniel is a great addition to INVE’s commercial team and will be instrumental in implementing the strategy in the Americas to deliver our goals and accelerate growth,” Fernando Garcia Abad, commercial director of INVE Aquaculture, stated.

Arana brings 25 years of extensive experience in the aquaculture sector. His career spans production, technical, and commercial activities, initially in the Americas and later on a global scale. This diverse background has given him a deep knowledge of the main commercially cultured fish and shrimp species worldwide.

“I recognize the importance of continuing the legacy built by Wim and his great contribution to aquaculture not only in the Americas but also worldwide. I am confident that my knowledge of the Latin American market and the network developed over the years will support the company’s goals,” Arana said.