Gjesdal joined Aker Solutions in 2002 and has extensive experience from finance functions in Aker Solutions as well as a background as a state authorised public accountant. Gjesdal startet his carreer as an auditor with Arthur Andersen & Co working with large Norwegian companies.
"We are very pleased with being able to appoint a CFO of Gjesdal's stature and experience to the management team of Kvaerner. Gjesdal has an impressive background from Aker Solutions combined with a solid understanding of finance and accounting, says Jan Arve Haugan, CEO of Kvaerner.
Gjesdal will enter the position as CFO with immediate effect.
About Kvaerner
Kvaerner is a specialised engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) provider. The company is working on some of the world's most demanding projects as a preferred partner for upstream and downstream oil and gas operators, industrial companies and other engineering and fabrication providers.
Kvaerner provides a wide range of technologies, solutions and products for offshore topsides and substructures and complete onshore plants. Kvaerner has more than 3,100 in-house employees in 12 locations worldwide. Kvaerner's head office is in Norway.
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Media:
Mariken Holter, SVP Corporate Communications, Kvaerner, Tel: +47 67 52 74 35, Mob: +47 91 78 73 58
Geir Arne Drangeid, EVP Corporate Communications, Aker Solutions, Tel: +47 67 51 30 36, Mob: +47 913 10 458
Investor relations:
Lasse Torkildsen, Senior Vice President IR, Aker Solutions, Tel: +47 67 51 30 39, Mob: +47 911 37 194