ScaleAQ Appoints Cristian Sauterel as New Head of Operations in Chile
ScaleAQ is proud to announce the appointment of Cristian Sauterel as the new head of its business in Chile.
“We are delighted to welcome Cristian to ScaleAQ. He is a highly respected voice in Chilean aquaculture and brings an impressive background to the role,” says Ben Øksnes, interim CEO at ScaleAQ Chile.
Sauterel joins ScaleAQ after serving as Head of Production at Australis Seafoods for the past 12 years. He also has experience from Mowi, holds a degree in veterinary medicine, and has formal training in business administration, including an MBA from a national university and a Master’s degree in Management from a Spanish university.
“We have conducted an extensive search across Chile to find the right person to unlock our potential. Cristian has a deep understanding of the challenges and complexities of salmon farming,” Øksnes adds.
Throughout his career, Sauterel has played a key role in driving performance improvements at Australis, leveraging data-driven strategies to achieve strong results.
“I am truly excited to join ScaleAQ Chile. There are tremendous opportunities to further develop the industry, and I am proud to become part of the ScaleAQ Group, whose owners are deeply committed to salmon farming,” says Cristian Sauterel.
Over the past year, ScaleAQ has invested significant resources to strengthen its understanding of Chilean aquaculture, culture, and identity. These insights have been instrumental in shaping the company’s renewed strategy for Chile.
ScaleAQ CEO Audun Sivertsen, wish Sauterel welcome:
“The Chilean farmers should choose among the best tools. Christian will help us identify both todays and future challenges and solutions. Together, we will find the best approach, grounded in biology. Christian is an ideal fit, given his background”.
Cristian Sauterel will assume his new role in February.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Ben Øksnes, Interim CEO ScaleAQ Chile + 47 476 13 905 ben.oksnes@scaleaq.com