Ben Weis

Benjamin Weis started his career in Germany where he was involved in researching the potential of alternative plant proteins for fish diets. After an internship in China with a Recirculated Aquaculture System Supplier, he moved to Stirling (Scotland) to acquire a master’s degree in Sustainable Aquaculture funded with a scholarship granted by the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC). Following hands-on experience as a Fish Health Specialist for Scottish Sea Farms in Orkney, Ben joined the Mowi Graduate Management Trainee Programme which led to a Farm Site Manager role on the Isle of Lewis (Outer Hebrides) with a biomass consent of over 4000t. Ben joined Tesco as Aquaculture Manager in October 2019.