Norman appoints Ståle Ekelund as new Chief Technology Officer
Press release
Norway, Oslo – October 30, 2009 – The leading IT security company Norman ASA today announced the appointment of Ståle Ekelund as new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Ståle Ekelund has served 9 years with Accenture, most recently as senior manager at Accenture Technology Consulting managing the Infrastructure Consulting business area. Ekelund has an extensive experience within the IT security field working with companies like Evictus, IBM and Softronic AB.
As CTO, Ståle Ekelund will play a key role in the continued delivery and development of Norman’s products, strategy and technological vision. Ekelund will also focus on the development of Norman’s unique SandBox technology and security applications. The research for new innovative solutions will be organized out of Oslo, Norway and Norman’s development centre in Chandigarh, India
Ekelund will report to Norman’s Chief Executive Officer, Trygve Aasland.
“We are pleased to have Ståle on the team. Norman is experiencing exiting times with lots of activity and a number of upcoming product releases. He brings with him strong experience from the IT security industry, excellent project execution skills and personal drive. He will make a strong contribution to develop and promote Norman’s technological leadership” said Trygve Aasland, CEO.
“I am looking forward to taking on the challenge. Norman is a very exciting company with strong history and innovative products. I see great potential and I am confident that we will continue to deliver industry leading solutions also in the future.” said Ståle Ekelund
Ståle Ekelund appointment is effective November 2, 2009.
For more information, please contact
Trygve Aasland, CEO, +47 4153 9717, trygve.aasland@norman.com