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Risør Shipping
Ship ownership and investment, based in Oslo.
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Thomas Christensen
Founder & CEO
Thomas Christensen is an experienced corporate finance and investment professional with decades of international experience from private and publicly listed companies.
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Lars Kristian Gundersen
Chief Investment Officer
Lars Kristian Gundersen is an investment management professional with extensive experience in corporate finance, asset management, investment banking and equities.
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Thor Sverre Sveinungsen
Thor Sverre has over 40 years of experience in shipbuilding, maritime operations and offshore services. His background includes project management, technical leadership and vessel supervision, most recently as General Manager at Norse Marine.
Risør Management
Technical and operational management, with teams in Bergen and Schoonhoven.
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Håvard Våge
Technical Director
Håvard has extensive experience in leadership, strategy and business development. He combines analytical insight with practical execution, with a clear focus on sustainability and innovation.
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Nina Bergh
Financial Manager
Nina Bergh brings over 40 years of experience in the shipping industry, including 17 years as an Accounting Manager. She specialises in financial management, vessel reporting, budgeting and full-scale accounting for shipping operations.
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May Britt Kleppe Johansen
Crew Manager
May Britt Johansen is an experienced crew manager skilled in scheduling, coordination and team leadership to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
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Marielle Thorsen
Accountant
Marielle Thorsen is an experienced finance professional with strong skills in budgeting, compensation and benefits, reporting and analysis.
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Vladislav Koltan
QA Manager
Vladislav Koltan is an experienced QA Manager with deep knowledge of ISM, ISPS, MLC matters and maritime legislation. A Master Mariner by background, he is responsible for the Risør Management AS Safety Management System.
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Paul van Buren
Fleet Manager
Paul van Buren sailed as a ship engineer on various seagoing vessels for over ten years and holds an unlimited Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency. He has worked as a Technical Superintendent and Fleet Manager since 2006 and runs the technical department from the Netherlands.
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Sondre Muller Pedersen
Supply Chain Manager
Sondre manages procurement and logistics for Risør Management. He established the supply chain function at Norse Marine and has previously held procurement roles at Subsea 7, OSM and Siem Offshore.
Board of Directors
The board oversees the group’s strategy and is chaired by Thomas Christensen, Founder & CEO of Risør Shipping.
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Rebecca Holbeck
Board Member
Rebecca Holbeck is an experienced operating officer with a background in investments, portfolio management and company management. She serves on several boards and holds an MSc in Finance and Accounting from Imperial College.
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Sveinung Mjaugedal
Board Member
Sveinung Mjaugedal has extensive M&A experience across a broad range of industries, with particular emphasis on construction, healthcare and technology for private equity and major industrial companies.
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Viggo Leisner
Board Member
Viggo Leisner is a board member of Lea Bank and chairs the nomination committee of Nordic Semiconductor. His previous positions span finance, industry and investment management.