Management completes move to japan, Proximar hires new CFO.
Proximar Seafood has reorganised its operations and appointed a new chief financial officer in Japan, as the company continues a planned transfer of resources from Norway.
Ole Christian Willumsen has resigned as CFO to pursue opportunities outside the company. He has served in the role since 1 August 2023 and will remain in post until the end of January 2026. Willumsen is currently Proximar’s only employee in Norway, following the relocation of the management team to Japan.
“Ole Christian has done an excellent job as CFO of Proximar and I would like to express my gratitude for his dedication and contribution from Proximar’s stage as a development company, to its current position with the facility fully operational and supplying fresh fish to the Japanese market,” said CEO Joachim Nielsen.
“Proximar has a unique position in land-based fish farming in Japan and an exciting future ahead of it. It’s now time for me to pursue new opportunities, but I will do my utmost to ensure a smooth handover and will continue to cheer from the sidelines,” said Willumsen.
Tetsuya Kobayashi will assume the role of CFO at Proximar Ltd., the company’s wholly owned Japanese subsidiary, from 1 December 2025, allowing for a handover period. Kobayashi has held senior finance roles at Mizuho Securities, HSBC Securities and RBS Securities, including as head of debt and equity capital markets, and most recently served as CFO at a start-up.
“We look forward to welcoming Mr. Kobayashi to join us and to take part in shaping Proximar’s next era and further strengthening our team here in Japan, in line with our strategy,” said Nielsen.
Proximar operates a land-based salmon farming facility at the foot of Mount Fuji. The company inserted its first batch of eggs in October 2022 and completed its first harvest on 30 September 2024. Its Fuji Atlantic Salmon brand was launched in October 2024 at partner Marubeni Corporation’s headquarters in Tokyo.
