TECHSTEP APPOINTS NEW CEO

The Board of Techstep ASA (“Techstep”) is pleased to announce that Jens Haviken has been appointed as new CEO of Techstep. Mr. Haviken joins Techstep from the position as VP of Services and Solutions at Dustin Group AB (publ). He has extensive experience within the IT sector and has held management positions in companies like Microsoft and Accenture. Mr. Haviken will take on the position within 6 months at the latest.

“We are becoming increasingly more mobile and like to do our job anywhere, any time. But behind the easy interface of a smartphone, there is a complicated ecosystem which someone must handle. Techstep is one of the leading companies which can help organisations address these issues. In my experience Techstep has high regard amongst its customers and suppliers, and a solid market position for future growth. I am looking forward to becoming part of an existing and very competent cross-Nordic team” says Mr. Haviken.

Einar J. Greve, Chairman of the Board of Techstep comments ; “The traditional lines between IT and Telecom are disappearing and the services delivered on top are becoming increasingly important. We believe that Jens, with his broad experience within technology, service & solution development, delivery and leadership, has an excellent background to take Techstep forward. His experience in scaling a business will be very important for Techstep during the coming years.”

The current CEO of Techstep, Gaute Engbakk, will remain in position until Jens Haviken takes on the position.

“We would like to thank Gaute for being a vital part of the establishment of Techstep in its current form of a cross-Nordic platform with 6 000 customers and 600 000 end-users. Gaute has taken Techstep through the important establishment and strategy phase, including several important acquisitions, the following implementation to one company and initiation on cross-sales between the acquired companies. Over the last year, Techstep has positioned itself as leading supplier of the digital workplace and Gaute hands over a company well positioned for continued growth” says Chairman of the Board Einar J. Greve.

For further information, please contact:
Einar J. Greve, Chairman of the Board, Techstep ASA: +47 9002 7766

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act