ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil & gas sectors. The group has offices in 39 countries worldwide and operates under four brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.
ABL Group ASA: Changes to Executive Management Team
“The Board is delighted that Hege Marie has accepted the CEO role and that ‘Mr ABL’ Reuben Segal remains with the company he co-founded, to drive further growth. Hege Marie already knows ABL Group well, having served on the Board of Directors for the past two years, while Reuben takes on the CGO role that is perfectly suited to his customer-centric skillset and global network. The message from the Board is to deliver improved and resilient return on capital, continued growth and further consolidation of our industry. The combination of Hege Marie and Reuben is ideal to deliver on this objective.”
Glen Rødland, Chairman of ABL Group
Hege Marie Norheim is a seasoned industry professional with 30 years’ experience from senior leadership roles. She has extensive oil and gas as well as renewables experience from almost 15 years in Senior Vice President positions at Norsk Hydro and Statoil (now Equinor), as well as at NYSE-listed FREYR.
She has worked globally as a consultant for more than seven years and has served as director on the board of multiple industry, finance and technology companies, including ABL Group. Norheim is currently Director of Transformation and Energy at Paris-listed, global IT company Sopra Steria. She is a former junior minister of the Norwegian Prime Minister’s office as well as the Norwegian Ministry of Finance. Norheim holds a master’s degree in economics and business administration from NHH – the Norwegian School of Economics.
“Our main priority is to deliver profitable growth in a volatile energy and marine market. Volatility and new technology will create opportunities for global companies like ABL Group. We aim to achieve this by improving our responsiveness to change and helping to design the future of the global energy and maritime industries. Millions of people’s affluence depends on our services and the quality we deliver. I am proud to join such a large and highly competent global team.”
Hege Marie Norheim
Reuben Segal, who has been CEO of ABL Group since 2022, takes on the Chief Growth Officer role. He has previously been COO and headed up the group’s Middle East operation. He co-founded the predecessor to ABL Group in 2013.
“The Board and Hege have asked me to use my industry experience and vast global network to boost our work with new and existing clients and our M&A activities. This is a challenge I appreciate and enjoy, and which I have accepted knowing that I am passing the CEO-baton onto a very capable leader in Hege Marie.
Reuben Segal
ABL Group’s current CCO, Ian Cummins, will take on the newly created title as Chief Performance Officer – tasked with continuing his focus on performance and strengthening the Group’s previously announced drive to enhance operational efficiencies.
The management changes will be effective from 15 September 2025. As a result of the changes, Hege Marie Norheim will step down as Board Member of ABL Group.
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