Salaries, bonuses, options: See what Mowi’s top executives were paid in 2024.
Despite headwinds in the global salmon market, Mowi reported an operational EBIT of €829 million in 2024. The company’s leadership team continued to play a central role in navigating the year’s challenges — and their remuneration reflects this responsibility.
Here are the five highest-paid executives at Mowi in 2024:
5. Fernando Villarroel – €352,000
Chief Operating Officer, Farming Americas
Appointed in 2020, Villarroel continues to oversee Mowi’s operations across the Americas. In 2024, he earned a salary of €251,000, received a bonus of €96,000, and was granted €6,000 in share-based options, bringing his total remuneration to €352,000.
4. Øyvind Oaland – €383,000
Chief Operating Officer, Farming Norway and Iceland
Oaland has held senior positions at Mowi since 2000 and remains a key figure in Norwegian and Icelandic production. He received a paid salary of €260,000, a bonus of €112,000, and €9,000 in share-based options, totalling €383,000.
3. Ola Brattvoll – €387,000
Chief Operating Officer, Sales & Marketing
Brattvoll joined Mowi in 2013 and has since led global sales strategy. His total remuneration of €387,000 includes a €255,000 salary, €120,000 bonus, and €9,000 in share-based options, along with €3,000 in benefits in kind.
2. Ben Hadfield – €513,000
Chief Operating Officer, Farming Scotland, Ireland, the Faroes, and Canada East
Hadfield is responsible for a wide geographical farming portfolio. His total pay in 2024 amounted to €513,000, made up of a €346,000 salary, €131,000 bonus, €27,000 in benefits, and €9,000 in share-based options.
1. Ivan Vindheim – €994,000
Chief Executive Officer
CEO since 2019, Vindheim continues to lead Mowi through an evolving operating landscape. In 2024, he received a salary of €662,000, a bonus of €309,000, €21,000 in share-based options, and €2,000 in benefits in kind, for a total of €994,000 — the highest among the group.
