Havila Voyages appoints new CFO
15.12.2023 11:18:00 CET | Havila Voyages | Press release
Aleksander Røynesdal has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Havila Voyages. Røynesdal will start in his new position on March 1, 2024.

Havila Voyages has hired Aleksander Røynesdal (44) as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Røynesdal holds a degree in Business Economics and comes from the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Norgas Carriers. He possesses extensive experience in the finance and capital markets within the shipping and maritime transport industry.
"We had many highly qualified candidates under consideration, and Aleksander emerged as our top choice. Aleksander has relevant experience in publicly traded companies and has worked for organizations looking ahead to a greener industry. With his analytical and strategic mindset combined with a professional approach, we are confident that Aleksander will contribute to advancing our work," said CEO Bent Martini.
"Aleksander is a commercial CFO with a broad network in the maritime sector, both in Norway and internationally, including banks, investors, suppliers, and other relevant entities. He also has a strong background in capital markets related to ship financing and fleets, which is comparable to our business. Additionally, Aleksander's informal and approachable demeanor will fit well within our administration, and we are pleased that he has accepted our offer to join our team."
Røynesdal is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.
"This is a very exciting and challenging opportunity. The focus on vessels built for the future with an attractive environmental profile that will stand the test of time and the potential to secure sustainable, long-term financing for the company lead me to see many exciting opportunities for Havila Voyages," said Røynesdal.
"I am grateful for the trust shown in me by Bent and the board of Havila Voyages, and I am eager to begin my work with the company," he concluded.

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Lasse A. VangsteinChief Communications & Sustainability Officer Communication, marketing & sustainability
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About Havila Voyages
Havila Voyages is a Norwegian shipping company that sails the classic coastal voyage between Bergen and Kirkenes with the Norwegian coast's most environmentally friendly ships.
The four new ships are loaded with one the world's largest battery pack ever installed on passenger ships and can sail for up to four hours without noise or emissions through vulnerable areas. The batteries are charged with clean hydropower at shore, and when the batteries are low we switch to natural gas which cuts CO2 by around 35 %.
The hull is specially designed for maximum energy efficiency, and excess heat from cooling water and sea used for heating on board. On the menu are locally made dishes from local producers, and all unnecessary plastic is avoided. We are already exceeding the authorities' requirements for cutting emission, and we have set sail with zero emissions as the future target.
Havila Voyages is part of the Havila Group that dates back to the 1950s. It all started when the founder, Per Sævik, bought his first fishing boat in his teens. From fishing and herring fishing, Havila is now a group operating in shipping technology, offshore, transport and tourism.
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