Øyvind Tørlen

CEO

Experience:
Joined Ekornes in June 2007. Was formerly COO of Pan Fish ASA and Managing Director of Pan Fish Norway AS. He also has experience as a fi nancial and strategic consultant and from positions on the Boards of several smaller local companies.

Education:
Business Economist.

Robert Svendsen

CFO

Experience:
Started working for Ekornes in 1986 as Controller and became CFO in 1990. Previous to this he had seven years experience from research, reporting, consultancy work and teaching.

Education:
Masters in BA and Economics from NHH, Bergen.

Runar Haugen

Group Marketing Director

Experience:
Hired as an export consultant by Ekornes ASA in 1991, marketing manager and member of the corporate management team since 1992, Group Marketing Director since 1998. Previous experience from export, sales and consultancy work.

Education:
Master of business administration.

Svein Lunde

International Marketing Director

Experience:
Started working for Ekornes in 1994 as the managing director of Ekornes Ltd with responsibility for the UK/Ireland. Took on his present post in January 2003. Previous experience from banking and the travel industry.

Education:
Diploma, Management Studies.

Ola Arne Ramstad

Director Stressless Division

Experience:
Started in production at Ekornes in 1984. Various posts within factory production management. Member of the corporate management team since 2002.

Education:
Business administration.

Arve Ekornes

Director Product Development

Experience:
Hired by Ekornes as an apprentice in 1983. Worked on the development of production equipment and the product development of steel components until 1992. Product development manager from 1992-2002. Joined the corporate management team in 2002.

Education:
Certified industrial mechanic.

Geir Balsnes

ICT Director