Kistefos AS is an investment firm with investments in offshore, shipping, financial services, IT/telecom and real estate. The firm typically invests in unlisted companies that can participate in industrial sector consolidation or companies that can improve their competitive position and profits by restructuring the business.  The company is wholly owned by Christen Sveaas and is under the leadership of Managing Director Bengt A. Rem. Kistefos AS was founded in 1984 and is based in Oslo, Norway

In Kistefos, we prize quality in both the investment and ownership phase as we are convinced these to be the critical factors for the successful long-term creation of value. The ability to develop a good analytical basis for decision-making and following up decision-making procedures in a thorough and professional manner reduces risk and helps to guarantee an attractive return on capital invested.

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Kistefos AS

Kistefos AS' headquarters in Oslo, Norway

Bengt A. Rem

Hege Lilly Galtung

William Flatmo

Ola Beinnes Fosse

The Investment Team at Kistefos AS is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing investment opportunities primarily in unlisted companies across sectors such as offshore, shipping, financial services, IT/telecom, and real estate. Their tasks include conducting thorough market and company analyses, structuring and negotiating deals, and actively overseeing portfolio companies to enhance competitive positioning and profitability. The team ensures rigorous decision-making processes to minimize risk and maximize returns on invested capital.

Investment Team

This department focuses on the curation, management, and oversight of art collections.

Art Collection Management

This department oversees budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting operations.

Finance Department

This department oversees the overall strategic direction and financial management of the organization.

Executive Leadership

This department oversees the strategic direction and policy-making for the organization.

Kistefos AS

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Investment Team

Art Collection Management

Finance Department

Executive Leadership

Governance Board

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Kistefos AS

Org chart

Teams

Investment Team

Art Collection Management

Finance Department

Executive Leadership

Governance Board

Offices

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