Aker BioMarine looks to expand its footprint in Indonesia

Aker BioMarine, in a push for growth in the Indonesia market, has hired aquaculture expert and veterinary medicine specialist, Bawanta Widya Suta as aquaculture sales manager in the animal health and nutrition department.

Indonesia offers a lot of potential on the aquaculture front, said the krill producer, noting strong domestic demand. Currently, it is estimated to be among the top four countries in terms of shrimp production in the world.

Aker BioMarine is actively building its presence in Indonesia. In late 2021, it announced a strategic partnership with Seven Stones Indonesia to support its market entry.

Wanta comes to Aker BioMarine from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), where he focused on farmer training and biosecurity. In addition, he has previously served in leadership and managerial roles in PT. MJPF Farma Indonesia, Biowistechnologies, Inc, and Cargill Aqua Nutrition.

He holds a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from Bogor Agriculture University in Indonesia.