Hans-Jørgen Wibstad appointed new CFO of Norwegian
Hans-Jørgen Wibstad has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Norwegian. He will take up the position no later than June 1st 2022.
“I look forward to welcoming Hans-Jørgen Wibstad to our management team. His strategic mindset and extensive experience in finance and management will be highly appreciated, and I am confident he has the right background and experience for Norwegian going forward,” said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian.
Hans-Jørgen Wibstad currently serves as EVP & CFO in Multiconsult ASA. He has more than 20 years’ experience from various CFO and management roles within industry, shipbuilding, shipping and offshore, including CFO in Kongsberg Gruppen. He also has broad experience from the financial markets, including having worked as a senior corporate banker for several years. “I am truly excited about this opportunity. Norwegian is a market leading low-cost airline with a strong brand and loyal customer base. As the aviation industry begins to return to normality, I look forward to building on my competence and experience and working with a dynamic and solid leadership team to build a strong Norwegian,” said Hans-Jørgen Wibstad.
Mr. Wibstad, a Norwegian citizen, was born in 1964. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colorado at Boulder, USA. Wibstad will replace Geir Karlsen, who serves as both CFO and CEO.