Haakon Magne succeed Alexandra Koefoed and take up the posion 1 March 2024.
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier is proud to announce the appointment of Haakon Magne Ore as its new Chief Execuve Officer. He will succeed Alexandra Koefoed on 1 March 2024 following a transion period. With almost 20 years of experience from capital markets and working with different companies, Haakon Magne brings a strategic mindset, good understanding of the wind industry, commercial focus and proven track record in business development.
Haakon Magne joins the company from Fred. Olsen & Co. where he currently serves as Director/Vice President Finance, a role held since 2019. In this capacity, he has worked closely with Fred. Olsen-related companies across the renewable value chain contributing to their business strategies, new investments, financing and partnerships. Previous experience includes DNB Markets Investment Banking, Fearnley Funds and Orkla.
The Chair Anette Olsen said: “On behalf of the Board, I am very happy to welcome Haakon Magne to the new position. His extensive experience and achievements in Fred. Olsen & Co., understanding for the renewable energy industry and collaboration with the management team in Fred. Olsen Windcarrier makes him well-suited for the job and the further development and growth of the company“.
Haakon Magne said: “I am delighted to be joining a company I have worked with during my years in Fred. Olsen & Co. Fred. Olsen Windcarrier is a strong and well-run offshore wind turbine installation service provider with a global footprint and a leading position in an attractive growth market. I look forward to build on Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s unique platform and together with the organization work with all stakeholders to be able to continue to deliver premium services to our customers both related to day-to-day operations and in the longer run”.
Anette Olsen said: “I would also like to take this opportunity to on behalf of the Board thank Alexandra Koefoed for 13 years with Fred. Olsen-related companies, serving as the CEO of Fred. Olsen Windcarrier for the last 6 years. During her time, significant progress has been made in the company; advancing the geographical expansion, company asset base, partnerships and financial performance while developing strong relationships with key clients. Fred. Olsen Windcarrier today has a strong organisation on- and offshore, a healthy backlog and a solid reputation in the market“.
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