The board of directors of Norsk Tipping, the national lottery of Norway, recently announced Åsne Havnelid will take over as its chief executive officer, replacing Torbjørn Almlid, this fall. Havnelid has served as secretary general of the Norwegian Red Cross, which is substantially funded by Norsk Tipping, since 2011.
Havnelid also has held several leading positions in Norwegian sports and businesses, including chief executive officer at the Nordic Ski World Championship in 2011; deputy head of Olympiatoppen; and executive positions within Scandinavian Airlines.
Norsk Tipping Chair Linda Bernander Silseth said, “I am very proud and pleased to present Åsne Havnelid as the new CEO of Norsk Tipping. She has a broad background and extensive experience from central positions within business, sports and the humanitarian sector, and I am confident that she will uphold the strong position of Norsk Tipping both as a gaming company and an important part of Norwegian society. Her extensive experience and knowledge will be crucial in the task of bringing Norsk Tipping into a new and challenging era.”
Havnelid stated “I look forward to developing and offering attractive games within a framework of responsible gaming at Norsk Tipping. The task will be challenging in an era of rapid digitalization, new technological developments, new customer expectations and increased competition within the industry.”
