Board/Management Information • May 16, 2024
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Schibsted ASA (SCHA/SCHB) - Christian Printzell Halvorsen appointed CEO of Schibsted ASA
16.5.2024 08:30:00 CEST | Schibsted | Additional regulated information required
to be disclosed under the laws of a member state
Schibsted ASA ("Schibsted" or "Schibsted Marketplaces") today announced that
Christian Printzell Halvorsen has been appointed as its next CEO.
Christian Printzell Halvorsen, currently EVP of Schibsted's business area Nordic
Marketplaces, will take up his new position after the closing of the divestment
of Schibsted's news media operations to the Tinius Trust, planned to take place
on or around 7 June 2024. He will lead the transformation of Schibsted into a
new and more focused marketplaces company, known as Schibsted Marketplaces until
a new name has been introduced.
"After a thorough internal and external search for a CEO for Schibsted
Marketplaces, Schibsted's Board has concluded that Christian is the right choice
for the company going forward," says Karl-Christian Agerup, Chair of the Board.
"Christian's deep understanding of Schibsted's marketplaces operations - their
challenges as well as opportunities - combined with his business acumen and
strong leadership skills, make him the ideal candidate to lead Schibsted through
this next exciting phase. Schibsted's Board stands firmly behind the
verticalisation strategy that Christian initiated within Nordic Marketplaces,
while we also recognise the need to make the company more competitive and
cost-effective," Agerup continues.
"The Board believes strongly in the opportunity of a focused, growth-oriented
and value-creating marketplace company for the future, and that Christian is the
right person to lead that journey," Agerup concludes.
Christian Printzell Halvorsen (born 1974) has held his current position since
2019. From 2017 to 2019 he held the position as CEO of Cxense ASA, a global tech
company. Prior to this, he held senior positions within Schibsted's marketplaces
operations for more than 10 years, including as CEO of FINN and SVP Product in
Schibsted Marketplaces before the Adevinta spin-off in 2019. A Norwegian
citizen, Printzell Halvorsen holds a master's degree in Computer Science and
Information Systems from NTNU.
"It's a privilege getting to lead this great company with all its fantastic
people. We're proud to be at the heart of the circular economy, with some of the
strongest brands in the Nordics. With our focus on developing and utilising
innovative technology and capabilities, we are transforming the way people
consume goods and services," says Printzell Halvorsen. "Our immediate priority
is our transformation into a simple and cost-effective company operating in four
core verticals: Mobility, Jobs, Real Estate and Recommerce. There is a
substantial opportunity in leveraging these positions to create value, both
through optimising existing listing models and expanding new transactional
solutions. I believe Schibsted Marketplaces can continue to be at the forefront
of leading marketplaces operators globally, leveraging its strong positions and
by innovating new business models."
Schibsted's current CEO Kristin Skogen Lund announced her intention to step down
in February, following the landmark decision to divest Schibsted's news media
operations and create two distinct companies. She will leave her position in
conjunction with the closing of the divestment. Schibsted Media will be fully
owned by the Tinius Trust while Schibsted Marketplaces remains listed on the
Oslo Stock Exchange, trading as Schibsted ASA until a new name is announced.
The next step for Schibsted Marketplaces will be announcing the composition of
its Executive Management Team. Schibsted's future strategy is expected to be
presented at a Capital Markets Day in the fourth quarter 2024.
Please see https://schibsted.com/norske-nyhetssaker/ for a Norwegian language
version of this release and https://schibsted.com/svenska-nyheter/ for a Swedish
language version.
DISCLOSURE REGULATION
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
CONTACTS
* Daniel Frykholm, VP, Head of Group Communication, +46 70 206 77 86,
* Malin Ebenfelt, Investor Relations Officer, +47 916 86 710, [email protected]
ATTACHMENTS
Download announcement as PDF.pdf -
https://kommunikasjon.ntb.no/ir-files/17847482/3114/4487/Download%20announcement
%20as%20PDF.pdf
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