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Geir Håøy Becomes New CEO of Kongsberg

January 27, 2016

CEO Walter Qvam has informed the Board of Directors of Kongsberg that he wishes to resign in June 2016, according to the agreement he has for resignation at the age of 63. He has been CEO since 2008. The Board has chosen Geir Håøy, currently president of Kongsberg Maritime (KM), to succeed him from June 2016, according to Chairman of the Board Finn Jebsen.

Geir Håøy is 49 years old and was employed by Kongsberg in 1993. He has been a part of the corporate management team since 2010.

Mr Jebsen added that Kongsberg is in a time with demanding challenges and several opportunities. He states Geir Håøy excels with long international and industrial experience and has for five years led KM, Kongsberg’s largest business area.

According to Geir Håøy, Kongsberg has a solid market position and technology platform. The company has over 7,700 competent employees and a strong corporate culture. Kongsberg’s strategy is future oriented and will remain firm.

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