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Framnes holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and joins Geminor from his role as CEO of the Østensjø Group, a family-owned shipping company based in Haugesund.
- We are very pleased that Håvard Framnes has accepted the position of CEO at Geminor. Framnes possesses the strategic experience and leadership qualities necessary to drive our continued growth and success, says Truls Gautesen, current Chairman of the Board.
- I look forward to starting at Geminor. The company’s management and employees have done an incredible job of developing the business into a leading player in the European waste market. Geminor is well-positioned to continue its growth in an exciting and dynamic market, says Håvard Framnes, newly appointed CEO of Geminor.
Since the company’s founding in 2004, Kjetil Vikingstad has led Geminor with a visionary approach. From handling modest tonnage at its inception, the company now manages approximately 2.5 million tons annually, reflecting a significant increase in capacity and operational scale. Revenue for 2024 is an impressive 3 billion NOK. What began as a one-person business has grown into a dedicated team of 150 professionals across 9 European countries.
Kjetil Vikingstad will transition to a new role within Geminor, where he will continue to influence the company’s strategic direction by supporting the development of other group companies and managing challenging projects that require his extensive experience and expertise.
- We are immensely grateful for Kjetil’s twenty years of dedicated leadership, which has positioned Geminor at the forefront of the industry, says Truls Gautesen, current Chairman of the Board.
After a total of seven years as a board member and chairman, Truls Gautesen will step down as Chairman of the Board.
- I would like to thank Truls Gautesen for his steady leadership of the board. His contributions have been instrumental in the strong and positive development of the company in recent years, says Kjetil Vikingstad, founder and principal owner of Geminor.
