03.01.2014 / Henning Nordgulen has accepted an engagement as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Bergen Group ASA from January 6th 2014.

Henning Nordgulen (picture above) has accepted an engagement as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Bergen Group ASA from January 6th 2014 and until further notice. He replaces Ståle Rene who February 1st is taking over the position as CFO at Karsten Moholt AS.

CEO Asle Solheim is very pleased with Nordgulen having accepted an engagement as CFO of Bergen Group ASA.

"Mr. Nordgulen has a comprehensive background from leading positions in finance, shipping and industry. His extensive network and solid knowledge will be a strong contribution to the ongoing process of further development of the group", says Asle Solheim.

Henning Nordgulen (48) has for the last seven years been Director of the corporate division and a member of the corporate management team in Sparebanken Vest. Previously, he has held positions as Manging Director in Rikett AS and Finance Manager in Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Shippping Company. Mr. Nordgulen's international management experience also includes a five year stay in London as Ass. Vice President Finance & Corporate in Gearbulk (UK) Limited.

Henning Nordgulen is a graduate from the Norwegian Business School and from the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland (IMD). He lives with his family in Bergen.

Contact persons:

CEO Asle Solheim, tel. +47 993 28 465

Henning Nordgulen, tel. +47 952 65 990

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