Richard Olav Aa

Board member

Mr. Richard Olav Aa has broad experience from top level positions and board work. He has been executive senior vice president and group chief financial officer of Telenor ASA (2010-2016), chief investment officer of Arendals Fossekompani ASA (2008-2010), chief executive officer of Norsk Vekst ASA (2005-2008), group chief financial officer of Elkem (1999-2005) and executive vice president corporate development of Bertel O. Steen. Earlier he had various positions in Elkem (1991-1998).

In addition, he is, among others, chair of the board of Global Wind Service A/S (Denmark), vice chairman of the board of NHST Media Group ASA (listed), a member of the board of Cenate AS, and a member of the board of Fred. Olsen Renewables AS, Fred. Olsen Seawind ASA, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier ASA and Fred. Olsen Cruiselines Ltd. (UK).

Richard Olav Aa today works as chief financial officer of Fred. Olsen & Co., a privately held management company, managing investments within renewable energy, wind service, cruise, media, real estate and financial investments. He has a degree of siviløkonom (similar to master’s) from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), in addition to executive programs at Stanford University and IMD.

Current directorships and senior management positions

Fred. Olsen & Co./Bonheur ASA (CFO), First Olsen Holding AS (chairperson), Fred. Olsen Insurance Services AS (chairperson), Fermat AS (chairperson), Global Wind Service A/S (chairperson), Fred. Olsen Ocean AS (chairperson), Fondsfinans Kapitalforvaltning AS (board member). Fred. Olsen Seawind ASA (board member), NHST Holding AS (board member), Fred. Olsen 1848 AS (board member), Fred. Olsen Windcarrier ASA (board member), Fred. Olsen Renewables AS (board member), Cenate AS (board member), NHST Media Group ASA (vice chairperson), Lege Fr Arentz Legat Sti (deputy member), Management Training Systems ANS (participant with full responsibility), Fred. Olsen Cruiselines Ltd. (board member).

Previous directorships and senior management positions last five years

Cenate AS (chairperson).