Our Board of Directors oversees our company’s governance structure. They consist of seven members, four of whom are internal and three independent. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the long-term success of Grieg Maritime Group and fulfill their duties to shareholders. The Board evaluates sustainability elements that impact strategic, operational, and financial matters, and meets at least eight times a year to assess relevant factors.
MBA with a major in finance from the University of San Francisco and is a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA). She is Chair of the board at Grieg Maritime Group and has several years of experience from shipping and the maritime industry. Chair of the board at GC Rieber and leader of the election committee at DnB.
Long-term leadership experience from the private sector and other organizations. Holds a degree from BI Norwegian Business School and the University of San Franscisco. Chair of the board at Norled, and member of the board at Talent Norge, Grieg Foundation, G2 Ocean and Grieg Maritime Group. First female president at the Norwegian Shipowner’s Association.
Didrik Munch is the former CEO of media giant Schibsted and Chair of several of the most prominent Norwegian newspapers. With a Master’s degree in law, he started his career in the police force before beginning a career in banking and later in media. He is a member of the Board of Lerøy Seafood Group ASA and Chair of the Board of Storebrand ASA.
Hege Leirfall Ingebrigtsen is the CHRO in Torghatten AS, and formerly held the same position in Grieg Maritime Group. She also worked as assistant CEO in Senab Eikeland. Ingebrigtsen has been Vice Chair of the Norwegian Football Association and the Chair of Norwegian Premier League club Bodø Glimt.
Rune Birkeland was the first CEO of G2 Ocean and led Grieg Logistics as their CEO for almost 12 years. He has a long career in shipping and offshore from companies like Wilson Eurocarriers, NUTEC and WUE. He has held several board positions within the industry over the years.
Stian Grieg Sæthre holds an M.SC in Finance from the Norwegian School of Economics and is an analyst with Grieg Kapital. He has previous experience with both investments and portfolio management. Sæthre is engaged in several aspects of the Grieg Group as a next-generation owner.
Espen Gjerde is Senior Vice President of New Energy at Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding. He has a long career in finance and shipping. Espen also holds several Board positions in companies like Reach Subsea ASA, Massterly AS, Topeka Holding AS, Loke Marine Minerals AS and Hyundai Glovis Co.
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Paal Espen Johnsen is the Chief Investment Officer of Grieg Maturitas. e has an extensive background in investment activities and portfolio management in industrial companies and considerable experience on various boards, both as chair and member.
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The CEO of Grieg Maritime Group oversees safety, security, and sustainability, including decisions on climate change and clean energy. The Top Management Team consists of seven senior executives, accountable to the Board to ensure compliance with company strategies, policies, and ethics. This prioritizes employee well-being, human rights, and risk assessment for climate change and environmental concerns.
Matthew Duke is an experienced executive management professional with a degree in environmental studies focusing on sustainable development. He worked for 15 years in the IT/Digital field, with six years leading the global IT function for chemical operator Odfjell SE. Matt then moved into a commercial role, leading the maritime team for the tech company Kongsberg Digital. Matt took over as CEO with Grieg Maritime Group in 2019. He also has various board positions, including the Bergen Ship Owners Association, IoT startup Scanreach, Grieg Logistics and G2 Ocean.
Nicolai Grieg has close to 15 years of experience in finance, working in ANB Amro Bank and as the Head of Finance at Grieg Star. Since 2020, he has been the Managing Director of Grieg Edge, building the company from the beginning. He is also Chair of the Board of Grieg Investor and holds several Director of the Board positions, including in Grieg Foundation. Nicolai has a Master’s in International Business from The University of Edinburgh.
Annicken Kildahl is one of the most experienced CFOs in the industry and has been the CFO of our group since 2006. She is a most sought-after board member, with seats on the board of companies like Eidesvik Offshore, Incentra and Grieg Investor. Annicken is also the head of Norwegian Shipowner’s Association’s Tax and Capital Committee and a member of NSA’s Audit Committee. She holds a Master’s in Business and Economics and is a Certified European Financial Analyst.
Vidar Lundberg has over 20 years of experience in Maritime Joint Ventures, Private Equity, Consulting, Project Development and Real Estate. He has been responsible for establishing and leading strategic partnerships and developing project companies within Grieg. Vidar heads the Energy and Infrastructure segment in Grieg Edge and holds several board member positions in various companies. He has a Master’s degree in Business and Economics from BI Norwegian Business School with an entrepreneurship exchange program from Babson College in Boston.
Kjerstin Hernes has been with Grieg since 2019, after four years as a consultant at PwC Norway. Her expertise in innovation, design thinking, strategy, digitisation, and entrepreneurship makes her an essential part of our team. She sits on the Board of Ocean Oasis and is the Head of Ocean Ventures in Grieg Edge. Kjerstin holds an MSc in Economics and Business Administration, Strategy and Management from NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
Atle Sommer has nearly 20 years of experience in ship management, spanning organisational, technical, and operational leadership in companies like Seatrans and GC Rieber Shipping. He also has three years as a Partner in Idevekst Energi, providing management consulting services. Before his civilian career, Sommer climbed the ranks of the Royal Norwegian Navy for 18 years, retiring from the position of Squadron Commander. He joined Grieg Star in 2021. Sommer is a Norwegian Naval Academy Master Mariner graduate specialising in nautical studies, organisational development and leadership.
Pia Meling has broad management experience from shipping and the maritime industry, both within chartering and commercial management of vessels at the leading dry bulk operator Klaveness, as the General Manager of Nav/Com service provider Radio Holland, the Marketing & Communications Manager for scrubber manufacturer Clean Marine, as Area Sales Director for Marine Products in Wilhelmsen Ships Service, and as Vice President Sales and Marketing at Massterly, a pioneering operator of zero-emission, autonomous vessels. Pia Meling holds an MBA from the Norwegian School of Economics.
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