Norvestor

Norvestor Equity AS has appointed Lars A. Grinde (48) as new Managing Partner from 1 March 2010. Lars has been with the team since 1991, and has a wealth of experience within all areas of the private equity industry.

Norvestor has hired Christian Fredrik Sontum (38) as a new Investment Director from 1 March 2010. Christian holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from IESE (Barcelona). He has a background from strategic consulting, investment banking as well as many years of operational experience.

From 1 March 2010, Trond Bjørnøy will succeed Stein Wessel-Aas as Chairman, in addition to his role as Partner. Stein will continue as board member of Norvestor Equity AS.