Norway’s state-owned lottery operator Norsk Tipping has confirmed the appointment of Tonje Sagstuen as chief executive officer.
Sagstuen has served as interim CEO since the September departure of Thor Gjermund Eriksen.
She has been part of Norsk Tipping’s senior management team since 2014, serving as deputy CEO for the past five years, alongside her role as director of responsibility, society and communication.
“Today I am pleased to be able to present Tonje Sagstuen as the new CEO of Norsk Tipping,” said Norsk Tipping chairwoman Sylvia Brustad. “With her, Norsk Tipping gets a skilled and experienced manager who knows the company and its employees very well.
“The board has appreciated the work Sagstuen has done as acting CEO, and is pleased that she has accepted the position on a permanent basis. We are convinced that Sagstuen is the right person to lead Norsk Tipping going forward.”
Commenting on her appointment, Sagstuen said: “I am grateful for the trust the board shows in me, and humbled by the responsibility I have been given. Norsk Tipping is a large company that plays an important role for the whole of Norway, and I look forward to leading the work on our important social mission further.”
Prior to her career in business, Sagstuen played over 200 matches for the Norwegian national handball team.