Benchmark's new RAS sales manager, Harry Tziouvas, has an MSc in Aquatic Pathology and experience of both the salmon industry in Scotland and sea bass and bream in the Mediterranean. Photo: Benchmark.

Benchmark increases focus on land-based fish farming

Benchmark Genetics has appointed Harry Tziouvas to the new role of RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) sales manager.

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Tziouvas, who starts his new job today, has moved from the position of technical sales manager with Benchmark Animal Health in the Mediterranean region. He was previously senior biologist for the northern region of the Scottish Salmon Company.

“I am very pleased that Harry has accepted this exciting and ambitious opportunity,” said Benchmark Genetics commercial director Geir Olav Melingen in a press release.

“RAS-technology is complex and requires different skills and competences than traditional sea-cage farming systems, and I am sure that Harry has the right background to provide beneficial services to our customers within this sector.”

Harry Tziouvas will provide global sales and technical support to land-based fish farmers. Photo: Benchmark.

Grow sustainably

Tziouvas, who will be based at the company’s offices in Inverness, Scotland, said: “Benchmark Genetics has foreseen the trend of land-based RAS facilities and is investing in this sector with genetically adapted products and by creating new specific roles within the company.

“My role as RAS sales manager is part of the vision of Benchmark Genetics to provide global sales and technical support for RAS land-based facilities and at the same time to help this relatively new part of the industry to grow sustainably.”

Originally from Cyprus, Tziouvas has a BSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management from Greece, and an MSc in Aquatic Pathobiology from the University of Stirling, Scotland.

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