Fish farming technology company Aquabyte has announced changes in leadership. The company’s President & COO Steve Tucker will assume the role of CEO, while founder Bryton Shang will become Executive Chairman.
One of the leading innovators in aquaculture technology, Aquabyte has announced that Steve Tucker, currently President & Chief Operating Officer (COO), will become Aquabyte’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Founder Bryton Shang will transition from CEO to become Executive Chairman. Aquabyte states that this strategic move underlines the company’s ongoing commitment to driving growth and innovation in both Norwegian and global aquaculture.
“I am immensely proud of what the team has accomplished at Aquabyte. Steve brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in Norway and Silicon Valley. He has been instrumental in Aquabyte’s profitable growth and is well positioned to drive growth and innovation in both Norwegian and global aquaculture,” says Bryton Shang, the new Executive Chairman of Aquabyte.
In his new role Bryton will remain actively involved with Aquabyte as Chairman of the Board and ambassador for the company.
Founded in 2017, Aquabyte integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to feed the planet through sustainable fish production. Aquabyte describes itself as one of the leading partners in global aquaculture, providing critical data-driven decision tools allowing farmers of trout and salmon to improve fish welfare, boost productivity, and promote sustainability.
“I am thrilled to become the CEO of Aquabyte and humbled to work with such an incredible team. Our amazing business combines the foremost expertise from the aquaculture industry in Norway and Chile with exceptional engineering talent from Silicon Valley. We are excited about our expansion into five countries, doubling sales in 2024 and exceeding $15 million in contracted revenue,” explains Steve Tucker, the new CEO of Aquabyte.
As Aquabyte’s new CEO, Steve Tucker will continue to lead the business from Aquabyte’s headquarters in Bergen, Norway.
