Vår Energi announces change to the Executive Committee
Sandnes, Norway, 15 October 2024: Vår Energi ASA (OSE: VAR), today announces a change to its executive committee. Effective 1 December 2024, Carlo Santopadre will join the executive committee as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Carlo Santopadre has over 15 years of experience in the industry, primarily with the Italian energy major, Eni SpA. He has held various senior finance roles in Eni Head Office and subsidiaries across North Africa, the Middle East, and West Africa. Prior to joining Eni he worked for KPMG.
Stefano Pujatti, who has served as CFO in Vår Energi since 2019, will be pursuing new opportunities within Eni following a short transition period. The Company thanks Stefano for his significant contributions and leadership over the past five years.
“I would like to extend my gratitude to Stefano for his tremendous contribution to the growth of Vår Energi and to become a leading Norwegian E&P. I wish him every success in his future endeavours“, said Nick Walker, CEO in Vår Energi.
“I am very proud to have been part of shaping the incredible journey of Vår Energi over the past five years, as it has grown to become the third largest E&P company on the NCS. It has been a privilege to be part of a team of extraordinary colleagues and I would like to thank all the great people in Vår Energi. I am proud of what we have achieved together and I am confident the Company and Carlo will continue to deliver growth and value creation for our employees and shareholders” said Stefano Pujatti, CFO of Vår Energi.
“We are excited to welcome Carlo to our executive team. His extensive experience and proven track record in financial excellence will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth and value creation” Mr Walker ends.
Contact
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Ida Marie Fjellheim, VP Investor Relations
+47 90509291
ida.fjellheim@varenergi.no
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About Vår Energi
Vår Energi is a leading independent upstream oil and gas company on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). We are committed to deliver a better future through responsible value driven growth based on over 50 years of NCS operations, a robust and diversified asset portfolio with ongoing development projects, and a strong exploration track record. Our ambition is to be the safest operator on the NCS, the partner of choice, an ESG leader with a tangible plan to reduce emissions from our operations by 50% within 2030. Vår Energi has around 1400 employees and equity stakes in 43 fields. We have our headquarters outside Stavanger, Norway, with offices in Oslo, Hammerfest and Florø. To learn more, please visit varenergi.no.