Aker BP has announced the introduction of a new management team on January 1, 2027, aimed at accelerating its offshore exploration, development, and production activities in Norway. This change is part of an organizational restructuring that will enhance collaboration and reduce organizational complexities.
Changes in Management Structure
The new management team will be specifically organized around the company's upstream value chain. The aim of these changes is to expedite project execution and improve efficiency at all stages from exploration to production. The current management team will remain in their positions until these changes are implemented.
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Aker BP's CEO, Karl Johnny Hersvik, stated: "Aker BP is in a unique position to create long-term value in the Norwegian continental shelf. Our changes will strengthen this position. The shelf is changing, and the shelf of tomorrow needs something different from yesterday."
New Management and Their Responsibilities
In the new structure, Petter Sørhaug will be responsible for the Find & Develop section. Tommy Sigmundstad will oversee Build projects, Lars Høier will be responsible for Produce, Øystein Arvesen will supervise Optimise, and Knut Sandvik will be in charge of PDO projects.
The executive team will also include David Tønne as CFO, Marit Blaasmo overseeing services, Thomas Hoff-Hansen leading the digital section, Paula Doyle responsible for strategic innovation, and Rolf Nystein supervising transformation.
Aker BP has emphasized that the development of the new organizational structure will be carried out in collaboration with employee representatives and company safety representatives. This initiative aims to optimize costs and improve efficiency in ongoing and future projects.
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