Since 2015, Birgitte Sørheim has held the role of Marketing Director at Benchmark Genetics, responsible for strategic marketing, PR and communications. She has extensive managerial experience from various positions within the seafood industry, energy, insurance and finance. Her educational background is Aquaculture Engineering from Bergen University College, an MBA in Strategic Brand Management from Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and a Master program in PR management and Strategic Communication from BI Norwegian Business School. Birgitte is a member of the divisional board of Benchmark Genetics and a board member of Hardanger Akvasenter.