Mr. Stein Klakegg leaves the position as managing director after eight years as top executive of Sparebanken Vest. The Board of directors of Sparebanken Vest has on October 31, 2013 appointed Mr. Jan Erik Kjerpeseth (41) as new managing director. Mr. Klakegg states disagreement with the board of directors on key issues as the reason for the decision.

Mr. Kjerpeseth is Chair of the Board of Bergen Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Board of directors announced that Mr. Kjerpeseth has accepted the position as managing director of Sparebanken Vest, and look forward to having a good cooperation to further develop a bank with big ambitions.