Aker Carbon Capture appoints Julie Berg as Chief Financial Officer

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Aker Carbon Capture appoints Julie Berg as Chief Financial Officer

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• Julie Berg, former Audit Partner at KPMG, has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Aker Carbon Capture. Berg brings extensive experience in finance, risk assessment, and compliance. Her appointment aims to enhance the efficiency of the company's operating model as it expands into new markets and industries. Aker Carbon Capture has a significant revenue backlog with seven carbon capture units under development, positioning it for continued growth and long-term value for shareholders.

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OSLO, Norway, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Carbon Capture ASA announces the appointment of Julie Berg as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2023. 

Berg joins the company from KPMG, where she spent 23 years, lastly in the role of Audit Partner. She has held several key leadership positions within KPMG, including Head of KPMG's Audit & Assurance group. Through her work at KPMG, Berg has advised international companies and Norwegian listed entities on topics ranging from accounting issues and IPOs to risk, compliance, and finance transformation.

"We are excited to welcome Julie to Aker Carbon Capture. Julie is a distinguished leader with vast experience in finance, risk assessment and compliance, which I have witnessed over many years. I am confident that she can apply her skillset to enhancing the efficiency of our operating model as we expand into new markets and industries," says Egil Fagerland, Chief Executive Officer of Aker Carbon Capture.

"I am thrilled about the opportunity to serve as CFO at this exciting time for Aker Carbon Capture. The company has a significant revenue backlog with a total of seven carbon capture units under development and benefits from growing market activity on both sides of the Atlantic. This provides an attractive platform for continued growth, all with the goal of delivering meaningful long-term value to the company's shareholders," Julie Berg says.

With Berg's appointment, Petter Natås, who held the position as interim CFO, will serve as the Head of Group Controlling.

Berg qualified as a Chartered Accountant in England in 2000 and is a State Authorized Public Accountant in Norway. She holds a BA in Foreign Languages and Economics from University of Bradford.

Media contact:
Yannick Vanderveeren, mob: +47 458 36 358, email: yannick.vanderveeren@akercarboncapture.com

Investor contacts:
David Phillips, mob: +44 7710 568279, email: david.phillips@akercarboncapture.com

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SOURCE Aker Carbon Capture ASA

FAQ

Who is the new Chief Financial Officer of Aker Carbon Capture?

Julie Berg, former Audit Partner at KPMG.

What is the goal of Julie Berg's appointment?

To enhance the efficiency of the company's operating model and facilitate expansion into new markets and industries.

How many carbon capture units are under development by Aker Carbon Capture?

Seven.

What is Aker Carbon Capture's revenue backlog?

Significant.

What is the expected impact of Julie Berg's appointment on the company's shareholders?

Delivering meaningful long-term value.