Micaele Sales and Carlos López were promoted to technical manager and commercial and operations manager, respectively, at Spring Genetics, following Benchmark Genetics’ strategy to strengthen teams and resources for their tilapia program in the Americas.

With over a decade of experience in Aquaculture, Sales joined Spring Genetics in 2014 to take over the role of technical and production assistant. During this time, Micaele has successfully covered several areas of responsibility such as technical quarantine operations at Benchmark Genetics Brazil, support in multiplier operations, monitoring and preparation of animals overseeing the mating, egg collection, sex reversal, broodstock grow out and shipments, as well as after-sales and technical visits to customers and support in commercial and administrative activities in Brazil.

López joined Spring Genetics as aquaculture site manager in 2018. In these years, his responsibilities covered management of daily site operations, development and implementation of production protocols, manage consumables, customer technical support, and commercial activities in North America. 

“I am very pleased that Carlos and Micaele have accepted their new positions,” said Hideyoshi Segovia Uno, general manager at Spring Genetics. “Both Carlos and Micaele have been instrumental to the growth and success of Spring Genetics’ operations in North and Latin America. Their capacity, competence, and commitment shown in the last years are solid proof that they are the right people for these positions.”