Oslo, 30 November 2020. Arne L. Norheim steps down as CEO of Webstep ASA,<br />
effective immediately. Liv Annike Kverneland is appointed interim CEO, while<br
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Trond K. Johannessen will take on the position as executive chair until a<br />
permanent CEO is in place.<br />
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The board extends its gratitude to Mr Norheim for his dedication and efforts
at<br />
Webstep during his time of service as CEO.<br />
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"Arne has had the mandate to implement important strategic initiatives under<br
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challenging circumstances. The board acknowledges that this has been a
difficult<br />
job, and together we have come to the conclusion that the time is right for a<br
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change", says chair of the board, Trond K. Johannessen.<br />
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The board emphasizes that the arrangements with Ms Kverneland as interim CEO
and<br />
Mr Johannessen as executive chair are temporary, and that the process of<br />
recruiting a permanent CEO has a high priority.<br />
<br />
The board will start the process of finding a permanent CEO immediately.
Finding<br />
the right person may take some time, which is the reason why we have decided
on<br />
this interim solution. Arne L. Norheim will take on an advisory role and will
be<br />
available to the company for a shorter period of time.<br />
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For further information, please contact:<br />
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Chair of the board, Trond K. Johannessen, phone +47 915 96 688<br />
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Webstep ASA is a provider of consultancy services to the private and public<br
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sector, with the IT expertise necessary to deliver the most demanding<br />
digitalisation and IT services.The Webstep Group employs approximately 400<br />
employees in Norway and Sweden. The company offers its services to more than
200<br />
customers annually and has been recognised for its work environment.<br />
<br />
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5<br />
-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
