Norsk Tipping CEO set to depart after just 12 months
Thor Gjermund Eriksen heading for chief executive role with Norway’s rail network as search for replacement begins
Norsk Tipping CEO Thor Gjermund Eriksen has announced his decision to step down after just nine months with the state-owned operator.
Eriksen joined the firm from Norway’s public broadcasting company NRK last year to replace then-CEO Asne Havnelid.
However, Eriksen has confirmed that he will depart on 1 October to become CEO of Bane NOR.
Bane NOR is the government agency responsible for the nation’s rail network.
In a statement confirming his plans to depart, Eriksen said: “It is with a heavy heart that I have made this decision, and the plan was clearly to stay in Norsk Tipping longer.
“In one year, I have become very happy with both the social mission Norsk Tipping has and also the employees at Hamar.
“In the same way as Norsk Tipping, Bane NOR has an important social mission. Leading the job of ensuring good and future-oriented infrastructure on the railways in Norway is exciting and something I have chosen to accept,” he added.
Norsk Tipping chair Sylvia Brustad has initiated a search for Eriksen’s successor, with an appointment committee being established to help with the process.
She said: “It is sad for both the board and the employees that Thor is leaving. He has done a very good job in the time he has led the company, and we would very much like to see him stay with us longer. We wish him the best of luck in his new job.”