Cermaq Appoints New COO, CFO and CTO in Global Management Restructuring
Norwegian salmon farming company Cermaq has named Snorre Jonassen as Chief Operating Officer, Silvia Segnini as Chief Financial Officer, and Dr Bendik Fyhn Terjesen as Chief Technology Officer as part of a global management restructuring following the integration of operations from Grieg Seafood in Finnmark and Canada.
Norwegian salmon farming company Cermaq has appointed three new members of its senior leadership team as part of a global management restructuring triggered by the integration of operations from Grieg Seafood in Finnmark and Canada, the company announced on 22 September 2026.
Snorre Jonassen has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly created position. According to Cermaq, the role will focus on strengthening operational coordination across the company's regions and supporting the execution of the group's strategy. Jonassen will also carry responsibility for fish health and welfare, fish feed, and communication. He previously served as Integration Director at Cermaq Group and has held senior management positions in Cermaq Norway.
Silvia Segnini has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Segnini joined the company in 2007 and has since worked across treasury, tax, accounting, insurance, mergers and acquisitions, and post-merger integration. CEO Steven Rafferty commented: "Silvia knows this company inside and out, and she has played a significant role in building the finance function we have today."
Dr Bendik Fyhn Terjesen has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO), tasked with leading a newly unified team bringing together technology innovation across land-based and seawater farming, sustainability, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence. Rafferty stated the purpose is "to drive technology development as a growth enabler across all operational areas." Terjesen will continue reporting directly to the CEO and will not be part of Cermaq's Global Management Team.
Integration remains a stated priority, particularly in Canada, where Grant Cumming will lead the process as Canada Integration Director.
Rafferty said the changes are designed to strengthen the group office as a resource centre for operating companies. "These changes will strengthen the Group office as a resource centre for the operating companies and make the Global Management Team more effective in pursuing our growth targets and strategy objectives," he said.
Cermaq said the changes are intended to improve alignment, coordination and innovation across its global operations.
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