Fish farming data analyst Kontali hires new commercial chief

Fish farming data provider and analyst Kontali has announced the appointment of Ole Magnus Waage as chief commercial officer. Waage, who started on January 6, is tasked with leading the commercial team, securing revenue and strengthening relationships with current and prospective clients, and taking a key role in further developing Kontali’s Edge platform to best serve aquaculture market participants’ priorities.

Norway-based Kontali said Waage has a proven track record as a customer-focused senior leader with extensive experience in various software corporations, including IBM.

“Ole Magnus’s extensive experience in the software sector, business development, and strategic account management will be instrumental as Kontali solidifies its position as the premier global provider of data and analytics solutions for the fish farming industry,” Kontali chief executive Kjetil Angell Kjerstad said in a press release.

Waage said Kontali is widely regarded as setting the global standard for insights on fisheries and aquaculture.

“I look forward to leveraging Kontali's unique expertise, services, and products, while applying my software experience to strengthen collaboration with our trusted team, customers, and partners.”