This is BioFish

BioFish is a Norwegian independent producer of high-quality smolt and post-smolt.

The company has a RAS production facility in Ljones, close to the Hardangerfjord on the west coast of Norway. Numerous Norwegian fish farming sites are located within one day of transport. BioFish was established in 2016 and has its own uniquely built facility where the fish health and water environment have been the focus through all the decisions during the building of the production facility.  BioFish holds an aquaculture license for 5 million smolt and a discharge license for 2,200 tons.

BioFish production facility in Ljones close to the Hardangerfjord on the west coast of Norway

Our story

Facility at Ljones fully operational.

Equity of NOK 69 million raised.

New production license for the production of 5m smolt.

A waste license was granted for up to 2,200-tons p.a.

A new 2,000m2 production facility was finalised, and the installation process of four new modern growth tanks reached its final stages.

Signed land lease contract until 2054 with an option of extension to 2064.

BioFish acquired an on-land fish farming facility in Ljones from Green Salmar’s bankruptcy estate.

After the acquisition, BioFish transformed the facility into a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS).

Management team

Sondre Hagerup Johnsrud, CEO at BioFish, Norway

Sondre Hagerup Johnsrud

CEO

Sondre Hagerup Johnsrud (born CEO in 1990) joined BioFish as October 2023.

Hagerup Johnsrud has extensive experience from the aquaculture industry. For more than 16 years he held various positions at Bjørøya AS, including responsibility for production and operations. Prior to joining BioFish he ran his own consultancy firm.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Sør-Trøndelag University College and is also a sergeant from the Air Force Officer Training School.

Hagerup Johnsrud owns 0 shares in BioFish.

Lena Hovda Aas, Operations manager at BioFish

Lena Hovda Aas

Operations manager

Lena Hovda Aas (born 1998) was appointed Operations manager in January 2024.

Hovda Aas joined BioFish in May 2023 as production biologist. She also has experience from part-time work during studies.

She holds a bachelor of business and environmental science in aquaculture from James Cook University, Singapore, and a master’s degree in fishery and aquaculture science from the Arctic University of Norway.

Hovda Aas owns 0 shares in BioFish.

Johnny Duedahl, CFO at BioFish, Norway

Johnny Duedahl

CFO

Johnny Duedahl (born 1971) was appointed as CFO in March 2024 after having served as interim CFO since October 2023.

Duedahl holds extensive experience in management and finance leadership roles. His most recent positions include serving as CFO of Nortech AI AS and as CFO of Kvass AS. Previously, he has served as CFO at Nexans Norway -AS and as SVP at BW Offshore, along with various senior leadership positions and board mandates. Duedahl also has long experience as auditor in Ernst & Young.

He holds a bachelor in auditing from Agder Distriktshøyskole, and a master’s degree in accounting from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).

Duedahl owns 35,000 shares in BioFish through Emca AS.

Board of directors

Torbjørn Gjelsvik

Chairman of the Board

Margrethe Smith

Board member

Jens-Julius Ramdahl Nygaard

Board member

Bent-Are Brunes Ratvik

Board member

Kjetil Grønskag

Board member

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