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Frode Hevrøy becomes new Chief Operating Officer at Norled

Frode Hevrøy has been appointed Director of Operations at Norled and will be responsible for the operation of Norled's entire ferry and express boat fleet.

-“I’m looking forward to meeting all the talented people who currently work in the company, who together with the clients and suppliers contribute to maintaining a safe infrastructure between “land and city”. Norled is one of the drivers of green transport, and it is incredibly motivating to have the opportunity to take part in and contribute to this. I look forward to continuing to work with you to position Norled as the preferred supplier of sustainable deliveries in maritime transport, which secures value for the districts and investors and ensures the creation of many jobs around the country,” says Frode.

Hevrøy comes from the position of Director of Operations for ARO Drilling, before which he was head of Valaris’ operations in Norway. Frode is currently responsible for 2,000 employees, 18 rigs, a technical department and a project organization that includes class/upgrades and newbuilds.

Frode started his career at Smedvig where he worked in the technical department before being given responsibility for one of the floating rigs, followed by several different management positions in the Seadrill Group in Norway and internationally. Hevrøy has a degree in marine engineering and a master’s degree in industrial economics from the University of Stavanger.

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