Innovasea names new managing director for Mediterranean region
US-based aquaculture supplier Innovasea has announced the hiring of Andreas Mintsios as the new managing director of its business in the Mediterranean. He will work out of Innovasea’s office in Corinth, Greece.
Innovasea said Mintsios has nearly two decades of aquaculture experience, having previously worked at HELPA S.A., first overseeing its partial RAS (PRAS) eel farming operations before helping the company transition to sturgeon. With the launch of their sturgeon farm, Mintsios played a key role in creating Greece’s first successful farmed caviar operation in the modern era.
“Mintsios’s vast background and wealth of leadership experience made him the ideal candidate for this role,” said Innovasea vice president Marc Turano.
“His problem solving and relationship building uniquely positions him to effectively support our current efforts and introduce new solutions that meet the needs of this strategically important area.”
Mintsios said he was excited to return to aquaculture, which “offers the unique opportunity to challenge oneself and find creative solutions to complex problems”.
Bespoke solutions
Innovasea said Mintsios will work closely with farms in the Mediterranean region to better understand their challenges and explore how the company can help them unlock innovative, bespoke solutions. Mintsios will replace Diogo Thomaz, who will focus on other key initiatives at Innovasea.
“Our goal is to deliver farmers the tools, solutions, and data that will allow them to leverage their own skills and expertise better,” said Mintsios, who has a degree in civil engineering from Democritus University of Thrace and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde.
“By combining cutting-edge technology with industry know-how, we’ll be able to help farm operators create more efficient, effective operations. Furthermore, I am also excited to continue Innovasea’s legacy on R&D, by partnering with universities and research institutions in the region who share our vision for sustainable aquaculture.”
