People

At Benchmark Genetics we are passionate about our work and take pride in what we do. We are a global community committed to driving sustainability in aquaculture. We work as a team and every member of that team is valued. We work hard and have fun while we are doing it.

Vision, Mission and Values

Driving sustainability in aquaculture

Our mission is to enable aquaculture producers to improve their sustainability and profitability

The values of Benchmark reflects the culture of the organization. This is how we want to collectively act, and we truly believe they will help us to deliver our mission

  • INNOVATIVE: We actively seek opportunities and find sustainable solutions to challenges and opportunities.
  • PASSIONATE: We live our mission and strive for excellence – taking personal leadership and celebrating our achievements.
  • COLLABORATIVE: We are One Benchmark. We help and support each other. Our interactions are built on integrity, mutual trust and respect.
  • COMMERCIAL: We have a customer-focused, commercial mindset. We set targets and priorities and take responsibility for meeting our commitments.
Office team Iceland

We care for our people

At Benchmark Genetics we care for each other and foster a culture of trust, respect, fairness, pride and friendship.

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Being Well

The wellbeing of our employees is of the utmost importance to us. We offer various programs to support physical, mental and social wellbeing of our employees. Examples of what we offer:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Work-life balance
  • Trained mental health first aiders
  • Health & Safety representatives
  • Sponsored social events
  • Employee champions

A good place to work

Our People are the cornerstone of our success. Meet some of our team members across the world:

Maria Nayfa

My decision to join Benchmark Genetics was driven by a desire to be part of a team at the forefront of not only genetic advancements but also their real-world applications. Benchmark leverages knowledge from our in-house selective breeding programs for salmon and shrimp, along with extensive R&D efforts, and applies these innovations globally across a diverse array of aquaculture species through the department I have the pleasure of working in: Genetic Services. It is exciting to be part of a team that works on various aquaculture species and programs, pushing the industry forward, making significant strides in genetic research and its practical applications, and enabling our clients to improve the sustainability and profitability of their operations.

Maria Nayfa, Senior Geneticist, Benchmark Genetics, located in Bergen, Norway
Picture of Renate Espeland - Accountant located in Bergen, Norway

What I like most about my job is the fact that there is continuously new tasks and challenges, making each day a bit different. I also enjoy being a part of a team of ambitious, generous, solution oriented and down-to-earth colleagues. What attracted me to join Benchmark is the company’s focus on sustainability as this is a read thread through everything we do. For instance, to create sustainable jobs, contribute to a sustainable aquaculture industry and ensuring that the company is operating in a sustainable way.

Renate Espeland, Accountant located in Bergen, Norway
Hrediar Petursson

It's hard to single out just one thing that makes this job interesting because, in my mind, two key factors stand out.
First and foremost, it's the colleagues who make the job exciting. Working in such a diverse environment, surrounded by both fun and professional people, is incredibly special and rewarding.
Secondly, there's the salmon market we operate in. It's a dynamic and ever-evolving industry, constantly undergoing development and optimization. This market offers unique opportunities and possibilities that are unlike any other.

Hreidar Petursson, Head of salmon production Iceland, located in Vogar in Iceland
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