Appear appoints new Board of Directors
Oslo, Norway – May 16th 2025 – Appear, the global leader in live production technology, today announces the appointment of Brita Eilertsen, Kenneth Ragnvaldsen, Anette Willumsen as members of the Board of Directors.
“Following the sustained growth in 2024, and solid 2025 outlook, we are proud to announce Brita, Kenneth and Anette as our new members of the Board of Directors. They bring wealth of executive experience to our team and will be instrumental in building the fastest growing and most profitable company in live production technology,” says Terje Rogne, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Appear focuses on organic and acquisitive growth, and has signaled that capital market transactions, including a potential listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange, could serve as a catalyst for further expansion. With global brands like Netflix, Amazon, Google, NBCUniversal, and Formula 1 on the customer list, Appear is well-positioned to capitalize on the surge in investment in live premium content worldwide.
Eilertsen has vast experience from investment banking and consulting institutions like SEB Enskilda and Orkla Finans. She has held board positions for several listed and private companies in different industries since 2005. Eilertsen currently holds board positions for Pareto Bank, Axactor, Klaveness Combination Carriers and C World Wide. Eilertsen holds a degree (Siviløkonom) from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and is a certified financial analyst (AFA).
Kenneth Ragnvaldsen served as CEO of Data Respons from 2003 to 2024, including 17 years when the company was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The company was acquired by AKKA Technologies, where Ragnvaldsen was a global leader and executive board member. Ragnvaldsen holds an MBA from BI Norwegian Business School.
Anette Willumsen was part of the group management team of Intrum, following the merger with Lindorff, where she held several top management positions. Today, she is board member of Intrum, VIEW Group Norge and Isola. Eilertsen holds a degree (Siviløkonom) from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).
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About Appear
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Appear is a leader in live production technology, specialising in high-capacity, sustainable solutions for media processing and content delivery. Our portfolio is designed to support the most complex scenarios of live event contribution, adapting seamlessly to the ever-evolving dynamics of the media, entertainment, and sports industries. Over the past 20 years, Appear’s world-renowned team of experts made us the most progressive and forward-thinking company in the industry. Our relentless emphasis on modularity and functional versatility places us at the forefront of driving innovation in live production technology. We proudly count the world’s leading content creators amongst our esteemed list of customers who trust our solutions to deliver the highest profile live media with integrity and efficiency. Appear’s global operation includes centres of excellence in London and Los Angeles.
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