• Chairman of the Board

• Leif Chr. Salomonsen has an extensive and diverse experience in the business world, with CEO, CRO, and Chairman roles …

  Leif Chr. Salomonsen has an extensive and diverse experience in the business world, with CEO, CRO, and Chairman roles at major companies like Norsk Hydro, Raufoss, Kværner, Relacom, TH Global Plc, AlixPartners Ltd (London), HitecVision and Dof under his belt. Known for his no-nonsense approach, persistence, and sharp focus on results, Salomonsen has a proven skill for driving success by leveraging his extensive experience and network.

  With a B.Sc. Hon. in Offshore Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, business courses from BI Norwegian Business School, and leadership programs at IMD in Lausanne, he’s as sharp in the boardroom as on the field.

  Passionate about his work, he balances his career with a love for the outdoors and a lifelong dedication to Formula 1. Now, Salomonsen is turning his focus to Viking Aqua, excited by the potential for sustainable growth in the land-based salmon farming industry.

  "I believe my experience diagnosing complex business challenges, creating roadmaps and focusing on results will help take Viking Aqua to the next level. I’m dedicated to ensuring the company becomes a success story.”

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• Board member

• I’m passionate about salmon and their natural environments. As a fly fisherman I understand the fragility of wild stocks. …

  I’m passionate about salmon and their natural environments. As a fly fisherman I understand the fragility of wild stocks. Inspired by their determination and grit, I’m proud to be part of the solution.

  
  As a member of Viking Aqua's board I bring leading expertise in Public Accounting & Risk Management. I was the founder of an accounting agency in Bergen, expanding to offices in Oslo and Stavanger; a great success confirmed by PwC, acquiring the business in 2012. Whereby I joined to improve the market share of accounting clients, holding a position on the board of PwC and being the national Risk Management Partner of PwC Accounting. I hold lectures on economics and taxes, especially recognized for my work in the cultural sector.

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• My passion for sustainability and the green shift drives my commitment to Viking Aqua achieving sustainability at all levels …

  My passion for sustainability and the green shift drives my commitment to Viking Aqua achieving sustainability at all levels of salmon production.

  
  I’m a Co-founder and from 2017 a member of the board at Viking Aqua. Since 2012, I have also been the Managing Director, Co-founder and an investor at Live Seafood AS.

  
  As a leader and business developer for more than 20 years with significant experience in sales and marketing and communications, I have taken a special interest in how technology and global trends are transforming the future of food production. With an education in Sales and Marketing from the Marketing School in Bergen, I have worked in various roles within the food industry throughout these years.

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• Per Braathen has most of his professional background from the electromechanical industry and was responsible for product development over …

  Per Braathen has most of his professional background from the electromechanical industry and was responsible for product development over many years as the Technical Director at TMC AS (Tamrotor Marine Compressors). His specialty in a comprehensive field was primarily within compressed air and vacuum. “Land-based aquaculture depends on finding the right technological solutions to provide the best conditions for fish biology. This is complex, but a task that can definitely be solved and a task that I want to use my experience to realize where I can contribute. In recent years, I have established and operated an investment company, Braa Invest AS. Here, among a number of other investments, we have also found room for the exciting venture that Viking Aqua represents.”

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