(Oslo, 12 July 2010) EDB Business Partner ASA has appointed Jon A. Elde (41) as its new
Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr Elde will take up his appointment no later than 1
November 2010. Elde is also proposed as CFO for the combined company EDB ErgoGroup ASA.
Jon A. Elde is currently CFO of GTB Invest ASA. He has previously worked as the CFO of
Ringnes, part of the Carlsberg Group, and in corporate development in Orkla and
corporate finance KPMG. Elde holds a MBA from Manchester Business School and a BSc from
the University of Southern California.
“The appointment of Jon A. Elde gives both EDB and the combination EDB ErgoGroup ASA an
experienced CFO with a background in both industrial and financial activities as well as
experience from working for a large international group”, comments acting CEO John-Arne
Haugerud.
Vidar Nysæther is appointed as acting CFO until Mr Elde takes up his appointment.
Any questions may be addressed to:
John-Arne Haugerud, Acting CEO EDB. Tel: + 47 22 77 21 01
Jon A. Elde. Tel: + 47 93201690
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian
Securities Trading Act)
