Torvald Klaveness Welcomes Fabian Flaaten as New Chief Financial Officer
Fabian Flaaten, newly appointed CFO at Torvald Klaveness
We’re pleased to announce that Fabian Flaaten has joined Torvald Klaveness as our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 28 October 2025. Flaaten will report to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ernst Meyer and be part of the Group’s Executive Committee and Holding Management Team.
As CFO, Flaaten will play a pivotal role in enabling value creation, financial discipline, and long-term strategic direction for the Klaveness Group. He brings more than 20 years of international finance and leadership experience. Most recently, serving as CFO of House of Control, where he helped scale the business from a venture-backed growth company through IPO and eventual acquisition by Visma. Before that, he spent a decade with Aker Solutions in both Norway and the U.S., holding senior roles across commercial management, cost control, and business development on large-scale subsea projects.
Throughout his career, Flaaten has earned a strong reputation as a hands-on, commercially minded finance leader. He brings a sharp analytical approach combined with the ability to connect financial insight to big-picture business decisions, making him well-positioned to support Klaveness’ ambitious strategy and future growth plans.
Ernst Meyer, CEO, commented, “We were looking for a CFO who could do more than manage the numbers, someone who can contribute actively to building the future of the Group. Fabian’s blend of operational control, strategic thinking, and commercial experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow, modernize, and strengthen our position in the industry.”
Reflecting on his new role, Flaaten said, “It’s fantastic to join a company with such a bold strategy and strong heritage in the shipping industry. While I’m new to shipping, I see clear parallels with my background, especially the focus on customers, improving how we work, and delivering meaningful services. I’m excited to contribute to Klaveness’ development, both as a business and as a brand, and to be part of improving the nature of shipping.”
Based in Oslo, Flaaten will begin his role by connecting with teams across the Group’s global offices, gaining deeper insight into operations and supporting the continued growth of the Klaveness portfolio.
About Torvald Klaveness
Torvald Klaveness is a pioneering shipping company with a vision to improve the nature of shipping and a mission to make seaborne supply chains more resilient, decarbonized and cost-effective.
The company consists of a holding structure and three operating companies. Klaveness Holding executes active ownership of the existing portfolio of companies, drives new strategic investments, and manages a portfolio of liquid financial investments.
Klaveness Combination Carriers actively participates in the transition to low-carbon shipping with its unique combination carrier concept. Klaveness Dry Bulk is a leading operator servicing the global dry bulk industry and manages the world’s largest Panamax pool. Klaveness Digital is responsible for the development and commercialization of digital services across all business units, including CargoValue, the world’s leading platform for managing seaborne supply chains, and the portfolio of freight decision support software. It also serves as a hub for innovation to test, validate, and commercialize new ideas.
With over 75 years of experience, Klaveness operates approximately 75 vessels through offices in Oslo, Singapore, Manila, Dubai and Tokyo, employing around 155 people.
For more information about our company and activities, please visit www.klaveness.com.