Following the sudden death of CEO Sven Rong, the Board of Directors of GC Rieber Shipping ASA has appointed Hans Petter Klohs (43) as acting CEO. Mr. Klohs is presently the company's CFO.
The Board of Directors intends to initiate a thorough process, aiming to find a permanent successor for Mr. Rong.
Bergen, 13.08.2010
Paul-Chr. Rieber
Chairman of the Board
GC Rieber Shipping ASA
For further information, please contact:
Chairman of the Board, Paul-Chr. Rieber, phone +47 55 60 67 13, or +47 95 02 19 94
CEO, Hans Petter Klohs, phone +47 55 60 68 24, or +47 90 75 05 26