Christian Berg hired as new group CFO

Christian Berg is hired as new group CFO in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA and succeeds Nils P Dyvik, who retires.
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Mr Berg takes up the new position in April 2016.“I have had the great pleasure and privilege of working with Nils P Dyvik for many years. He has been with our group for almost three decades, and has decided to step down according to his retirement agreement,” says Thomas Wilhelmsen, group CEO.  

Mr Berg comes from the position as senior partner and head of credit in HitecVision, one of Europe’s leading private equity companies focused on the offshore oil and gas industry. In addition, he has industrial experience from Hafslund, one of the largest listed utility companies in the Nordic region, where he has been both CEO and CFO. Mr. Berg has a business degree from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH) in Bergen, Norway.

“We look forward to continue to develop our portfolio of companies and investments together with Mr Berg,” says Wilhelmsen.   With his financial background, Mr Dyvik plans to continue to work with restructuring and investment advice. In addition, Dyvik will continue to have some engagements for the Wilhelmsen group going forward.