We are pleased to announce that Audun Fjeldvær has been appointed as the CEO of ScaleAQ Group. Audun has been a central part of our organization since 2013 and has successfully led our seabased division since March 2023. With over ten years of experience at both Aqualine and ScaleAQ, along with valuable experience in the aquaculture and fish farming industries, Audun brings a deep understanding of the industry and the challenges and opportunities we face
“Audun’s extensive experience has given him profound insight into the industry, which will now benefit not only Seabased but also contribute to the success of the entire group. In his role as CEO of Seabased, Audun has demonstrated the ability to build an organization, motivate employees, set direction, and achieve strong results. We are confident that Audun is the right person to lead the group into the next phase and help us achieve our expanded strategic goals,” says Torgeir Svae, Chairman of ScaleAQ.

Image: Torgeir Svae
A solid foundation and ambitious goals
ScaleAQ has developed into a strong group with a leading position as an advisor and supplier to the aquaculture industry. With five robust divisions, each achieving results individually while also strengthening the whole through synergies and cooperation, we are now poised for an exciting implementation of our strategic ambitions.
Audun Fjeldvær expresses great enthusiasm for his new role as CEO of ScaleAQ Group:
“I am very much looking forward to taking on the role of CEO of ScaleAQ Group. In both our divisions and the group management as a whole, we have highly competent and experienced employees whose skills complement each other. My goal is to work hard to ensure that we create a strong community in collaboration with the divisions, which will contribute to a well-run and thriving work environment. By having the most motivated employees at all levels of our organization, we will ensure continued growth and work together towards achieving our strategic goals.”
“I am extremely proud and humbled to be entrusted with leading such a fantastic organization.”

Image: Audun Fjeldvær
Thanking Svein Vestermo for his efforts as interim CEO
We would also like to thank Svein Vestermo for his work as interim CEO during this transition period. Svein has shown strong leadership and dedication, and he will now continue in his important role as CFO of ScaleAQ Group.
“Svein has performed the role of interim CEO with a steady and capable hand, allowing us to take the necessary time to find a new leader for the group. I would like to extend a special thank you to Svein for the additional workload this interim period has entailed and for how he handled being placed in this position at short notice back in 2023,” says Chairman Torgeir Svae

Image: Svein Vestermo
The future is bright for ScaleAQ
With ScaleAQ Seabased, ScaleAQ Software, ScaleAQ Chile, Moen Marin, and Maskon, we are well-positioned to continue our journey as a leading player in the global aquaculture industry.
We have ambitious goals through 2030, with several initiatives identified through a solid strategic process, aiming to achieve revenue of NOK 10 billion.
Together with a global staff of over 900 skilled employees, we are ready to shape the future of sustainable aquaculture and continue delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers.
New leader for the Seabased Division
Sigurd Flaat Liljefjell will take over as CEO of our Seabased division. Sigurd has been part of ScaleAQ since 2018, starting as Head of Finance at Aqualine AS, and since 2023, he has served as CFO of ScaleAQ Seabased.
“In his role as CFO at Seabased, Sigurd has shown commitment and initiative beyond expectations, and together with the leadership team at Seabased, he has contributed significantly to the results we are now seeing. Sigurd will be able to take over the baton and help us maintain a strong customer focus, efficient operations, and the ambition to further improve these in the future,” says Audun.
Sigurd looks forward to continuing the good work and building on the foundation that has been laid:
“It is with great pleasure and humility that I now step into the role of CEO for ScaleAQ Seabased. I will continue the excellent work Audun has done and look forward to leading the division into the future.”
Audun and Sigurd will assume their new roles from August 19.

Image: Sigurd Flaat Liljefjell

