Ex-Ulstein Chief Takes the Reins at Vard
Vard’s integration in the Fincantieri Group.The appointment of the new CEO is part of a long-term strategy to strengthen VARD as the leading world player in offshore and specialized vessels and a key business pillar within the Fincantieri Group.Cathrine Marti comes from the position as CEO of Ulstein Group, with an extensive industry experience from 25 years within maritime-related industries.According to Vard Group, as a CEO with a strong link to the Norwegian business community and a solid international shipbuilding experience, Marti has the necessary toolset to ensure continuity of performance
Ulstein Names Marti as CEO
Norwegian shipbuilder and vessel design group Ulstein announced Tuesday that its CFO Cathrine Kristiseter Marti has been promoted to replace long-serving CEO Gunvor Ulstein, who has decided to step down.Marti will take over as CEO on November 2 after six years as Ulstein Group's CFO.The transition comes amid changes to management and strategy at the group, which includes several companies focused on various marine-related industries but mainly vessel construction and design.Gunvor Ulstein's decision to step down from her operational role after almost 22 years as CEO follows last month's
Kristensen to Head Ulstein Design and Solutions
Eva Kristensen will take the helm as the new managing director at Ulstein Design and Solutions AS starting in January 2016. Kristensen will also enter into the role as COO for the Design & Solutions business area, and be one of the executives in the group management of Ulstein Group ASA. Kristensen joins Ulstein from GE Oil & Gas Nordics, where she was managing director for five years. Prior to this, she was managing director for two companies in the Aker system. Kristensen holds an MSc from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Instritute of Naval Architecture and
Rapp Marine Hires Vatnehol as CEO
Vatnehol is Sivilingeniør (MSc) from NTNU, the Norwegian University of technology and Science, and has held senior leadership positions in Engineering, IT & Process development, Strategy & Business Development as well as Operational Management both in Rolls-Royce and before that in the Ulstein Group – a Norwegian yard, ship design and equipment supplier that was acquired by Rolls-Royce plc back in 2000. “Rapp Marine is going through a period of restructuring to bolster our competitiveness. Our ambition is to grow from Bodø,” said Chairman Olav Fjell. “Helge
Vatnehol Named CEO at Rapp Marine
Marine AS. Helge is Sivilingeniør (MSc) from NTNU, the Norwegian University of technology and Science, and has held senior leadership positions in Engineering, IT & Process development, Strategy & Business Development as well as Operational Management both in Rolls-Royce and before that in the Ulstein Group – a Norwegian yard, ship design and equipment supplier that was acquired by Rolls-Royce plc back in 2000. “Rapp Marine said it is going through a period of restructuring to bolster our competitiveness. Our ambition is to grow from Bodø,” said Rapp Marine board chairman
