Board and Management
Board of Directors
Kristian Røkke
BOARD CHAIRMAN
Kristian Røkke (b. 1983) is Chief Executive Officer of Aker Horizons AS, an investment company dedicated to creating value and reducing emissions from renewable energy and decarbonization technologies. Mr. Røkke has previously been Chief Investment Officer of Aker ASA and has extensive experience from operations and M&A.
Jan Petter Hagen
BOARD MEMBER
Jan Petter Hagen (b. 1965) is Managing Partner in the advisory firm Converto AS. Before joining Converto in 2017, Mr. Hagen held the position as Director of Business Transformation in Rolls-Royce Marine. He also served as CFO in Stokke, a high-end global, well recognized brand in the children product segment from 2009- 2014.
Elin Karfjell
BOARD MEMBER
Elin Karfjell (b. 1965) is the EVP Property Management and Development of Statsbygg, a Norwegian government agency that manages central parts of the real estate portfolio of the government of Norway, where she previously held the position of CFO. Prior to that, Ms. Karfjell was CEO of Atelika AS and Fabi Group and Director of Finance and Administration of Atea AS.
Susan Hayman
BOARD MEMBER
Susan Hayman (b. 1958) has held senior positions in both domestic and international maritime transportation companies including Foss Maritime Company, APL Ltd. and Matson Navigation. Ms. Hayman is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and received an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Managers
Steinar Nerbøvik
PRESIDENT & CEO
Steinar Nerbøvik (b. 1961) was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Philly Shipyard ASA and Philly Shipyard, Inc. in November 2014 after serving as Managing Director since April 2014. Previously, Mr. Nerbøvik served as SVP Operations from October 2013.
Jeffrey Theisen
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Jeffrey Theisen (b. 1968) rejoined Philly Shipyard, Inc. as Chief Financial Officer in September 2020. Mr. Theisen previously served as CFO from 2007-2015. Mr. Theisen has over 30 years of experience in financial and strategic planning, organizational leadership, growth and expansion strategies, debt and equity financing, investor and banking relations, and budgeting and cost accounting.
Kristine Damli
VICE PRESIDENT
Kristine Damli (b. 1990) is Vice President of Philly Shipyard ASA. In addition to this responsibility, Ms. Damli serves as Senior Controller for Aker ASA. Prior to joining Aker ASA in 2022, Ms. Damli worked for six years in PricewaterhouseCoopers. Ms. Damli holds an MSc in Economics and Business Administration and an MSc in Accounting and Auditing from The Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).