Kenneth Tay is a veteran of the shrimp industry with more than 18 years of experience in marketing and business development for shrimp broodstock in Asia. He co-founded and led Shrimp Improvement Systems Singapore Pte Ltd (SIS) between 2004 and 2010 and subsequently served as director of Shrimp Improvement Systems Group Pte Ltd until 2023. SIS is recognised as the world’s leading provider of specific pathogen-free (SPF) P. vannamei shrimp broodstock, with facilities in Florida and Hawaii. Tay was instrumental in establishing SIS’s broodstock multiplication centre in Singapore and spearheaded the company’s expansion into key Asian markets, including China, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Korea.
Commenting on his new role, Kenneth Tay said in a press release: “The shrimp industry is moving towards higher efficiency, sustainability and resilience in the face of environmental and disease challenges. Farmers increasingly seek genetics that perform well in diverse and changing conditions. Benchmark Genetics is well positioned to play a pivotal role by providing high-quality, well-adapted shrimp genetics that improve productivity, survival, and profitability, while helping the industry adapt to local and global changes.
“My passion has always been to work with companies that drive innovation in shrimp genetics. Benchmark Genetics offers me the opportunity to explore new markets and develop tailored solutions for hatcheries and farmers, creating real value for local industries. I look forward to contributing to the company’s efforts to deliver localised solutions that enhance economies of scale and profitability for farmers and business owners.”
About Benchmark Genetics:
Benchmark Genetics is a world-leading provider of genetics solutions for aquaculture. With four in-house breeding programs for Atlantic salmon and shrimp, the Company focuses on enhancing genetic performance, sustainability, security of supply, and biosecurity. Benchmark Genetics operates in major aquaculture markets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, serving customers in over 50 countries. The company also offers genetic services and genotyping services for a wide range of aquaculture species globally.
