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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
TRANSPARENCY AND HONESTY
Nordic Halibut AS adheres to a strong corporate governance framework that promotes transparency, accountability, and sustainable growth. The company is committed to upholding best practices in governance, ensuring compliance with Norwegian corporate laws, and aligning with ethical standards in the aquaculture industry.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors oversees strategic decisions and risk management, ensuring that the interests of shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders are protected. Nordic Halibut strives for responsible business conduct, focusing on long-term value creation while prioritizing environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Vegard Gjerde
Chairman of the Board
Vegard is an investment professional in Kontrari AS, representing Frode Teigen in numerous boards, both as a director and as a board observer. His previous experience includes working as a strategic and financial management consultant in Deloitte Consulting. Vegard holds an MSc in Finance from the Norwegian School of Economics.
Øyvind Schanke
Observer
Øyvind is CIO for TD Veen, which holds investments in companies such as Pexip, House of Control and Norselab. He has extensive board experience from Oslo Børs, Centevo and First Fondene. Øyvind was the previous CEO in Skagen Fondene, and has worked in Norges Bank Investment Management with several leadership positions for more than 15 years.
Jan Erik Sivertsen
Member of the Board
Jan Erik is the CEO of Kontrari AS, representing Frode Teigen in numerous boards, both as a director and as a board observer. His previous experience includes working as an auditor from 1996–2007 and as a CFO in BG Group from 2007–2011, before joining Kontrari as the CEO in 2011. Jan Erik holds a Master in Finance and Accounting from the University of Agder.
Mariann Vågnes Reite
Member of the Board
Mariann works as a Senior Consultant at GAGN Consulting. She has experience as a board member in Comrod Communication ASA and as board secretary from companies where she held the position CFO. Her previous experience is as CFO in Artec Aqua, Sølvtrans and PatoGen. She has also held the position as HR Director in Marine Harvest Norway (Mowi). Mariann holds a Master in Finance and Accounting from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).
Tore Hopen
Member of the Board
Tore is the CEO of Farvatn private equity. He has previous experience as head of Corporate Finance in Handelsbanken, CEO in SEB Private Banking, CFO in Storebrand Bank, partner in Jarlsberg partners and associate experience from JP Morgan. Tore is educated in the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy and holds an MBA from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.
Birthe Cecilie Lepsøe
Member of the Board
Birthe has more than 20 years of experience from banking, finance and shipping, and extensive experience as board member in both listed and privately owned companies. Currently board member in Smedvig AS – Smedvig Family Office (Chair of the Compensation committee), GC Rieber Shipping ASA (Chair of the Audit committee), A/S J. Ludwig Mowinckels Rederi, ASCO Group Ltd and UK (Chair of the Audit committee). She holds a Mini AFA from The Norwegian School of Economics and Master’s in Finance from BI Norwegian School of Management.
