The MESO-team have decades of experience from every part of the value chain needed to develop and commercialize quality products for the aquafeed market.   

We have our background from the Norwegian fishing industry, the world’s second largest seafood exporter and a world leader in aquaculture.

We have adopted the fundamental principles behind Norwegian management of our living marine resources which are that of sustainable harvest and care for the environment.   

Management and Board

  • Tor Vikenes - Chairman of the Board

    Has held a number of high level management and board positions in the fishing industry – in Norway and globally.

  • Karsten Østervold - CEO and Board member

    Fleet manager of Hordafôr with extensive experience from the aquafeed industry - also from the shipowner side.

  • Bergitte Østervold - Management and Board member

    Extensive management and operational experience from fishery and the maritime industry. For several years Crew manager of Hordafôr.

  • Odd Karsten Østervold - Board member

    Founder of MESO AS and one of the most recognized experts in utilizing by-products from the aquaculture industry.

    Established Hordafôr in 1983 and developed the company to become the biggest processor of by-products from the salmon and seafood industry in Norway.

  • Gerhard Ludvigsen – Board member

    Entrepreneur who has successfully founded several companies also on Oslo Stock Exchange. Various director and board member positions in start-up companies.

  • Jarle Norman-Hasen - Board member

    30 years of experience from the Nordic property markets. Founder of Ambolt, an independent private equity investor. Former Partner and Head of Real Estate Investments at ABG Sundal Collier.