Leadership Team

Benita joined Nuseed in 2016 and leads the Aquaterra® team. Her experience directing the commercialization of two early-stage health care companies prepared her to this create cross functional team and develop new markets for this novel technology. Benita holds an MBA Thunderbird and degrees in finance and marketing from Colorado State University.

Evy Vikene leads the implementation of plant-based omega-3 oil in Norway and Europe. Evy has 25+ years of experience in aquaculture, with experience in R&D and product development and commercialization. She holds a degree in Aquaculture & Environmental Engineering from the University of Stavanger and an Executive Master of Management from Norwegian Business School.

Pablo’s extensive knowledge of salmon farming in Chile and Norway supports role educating farmers and production companies about Aquaterra®. His passion for fish welfare and improving ocean environments inspire his work. Pablo holds degrees in aquaculture engineering, including an MSC in Aquaculture: Intensive Fish Farming from the Agricultural University of Norway.

Paulo leads the commercial product development of proprietary omega-3 crops, tailored to the specific needs of aquaculture. He has 20+ years’ experience with research and product development in seeds. Paulo hold a PhD. from the University of Minnesota in plant breeding and genetics, and an MBA from Maryville University in St. Louis.

June leads the biotech regulatory team at Nuseed to obtain omega-3 canola product approvals in both production and consumption markets globally. She’s driven each day to overcome regulatory hurdles and enable business freedom to operate, so growers and consumers can benefit from the technology as early as possible. June completed her PhD in microbiology from China Agricultural University.

Katrina leads sustainability and communications strategies for Aquaterra®. She brings expertise in creating brands for conscientious consumers and was drawn to Nuseed’s leadership in applying biotechnology to solve environmental challenges. Katrina earned her literature degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz.