New CEO for Alfred Berg in Oslo
Alfred Berg is delighted to announce that Helge S. Arnesen, 20 year veteran in the Norwegian financial industry, will join Alfred Berg as country manager and CEO of Alfred Berg Kapitalforvaltning AS in Norway. As country manager, Helge S. Arnesen will also become Chief Investment Officer with overall responsibility for Alfred Berg’s investment management operation in the Norwegian market.
“I am very pleased that Helge Arnesen has decided to continue his career at Alfred Berg. Helge brings a unique combination of local market and product experience to the company and I am convinced that he will add significant value to our business and our clients,” says François Hullo, CEO of the Alfred Berg Group.
Helge most recently comes from a position as fixed income manager and member of the investment committee at Folketrygdfondet. Before that he worked at KLP Asset Management as advisor to the life insurance company on financial investment issues and took part in developing new fund management products. Helge holds a Master of Science in Industrial Economics and Technology Management from NTNU and a Master of Technology Management from NTNU / NHH / MIT.
“Alfred Berg is a focused asset management company with a long and convincing track record. I have always respected the professionalism of the organization and I am really looking forward to working with my new colleagues at Alfred Berg,” says Helge S. Arnesen.
Helge S. Arnesen will take up his new position on 1 October 2010 at the latest.
Further information:
Thomas Einfeldt, Nordic Head of Communication, +45 3396 1044