Organization and management

Vitensenter Nordland is organized to ensure good governance, transparency and accountability. Here you will find information about ownership, board and articles of association.

Owners

Vitensenter Nordland is owned by the following regional partners:

  • Mo Industripark AS – 25 %
  • Kunnskapsparken Helgeland – 25 %
  • SpareBank 1 Helgeland – 7,5 %
  • MOBO Helgeland – 3,75 %
  • Nova Sea – 3,5 %
  • SHMIL – 2,75 %
  • Kvarøy Fiskeoppdrett – 2,5 %
  • 7 steel – 2,5 %
  • ZAR Eiendom – 2,5 %
  • Helgeland Avfallsforedling IKS – 2,5 %
  • Øijord & Aanes – 2,5 %
  • Nemko Norlab – 2,5 %
  • Selsøyvik Havbruk – 2,5 %
  • Rana Gruber – 2,5 %
  • Sintef Helgeland – 2,5 %
  • Sniptind Holding AS – 2,5 %
  • Haaland Holding AS – 2,5 %
  • MBA Entreprenør – 2,5 %
  • Lovund Laks – 2,5 %

Together, the owners represent a broad regional commitment to competence development, science and social development in Nordland.

The board

The board of the Vitensenter Nordland is responsible for the overall management and strategic development of the business, in line with the current bylaws.

The board consists of:

  • Chairman: Torbjørn Aag
  • Board member: Siri Jakobsen
  • Board member: Lillian Nærem
  • Board member: Kristin Gullesen
  • Board member: Bjørn Ugedal
  • Board member: Thomas Andreassen

Deputy board members:

  • Therese Einmo Jürgensen
  • Roger Lund

Articles of Association

The bylaws regulate Vitensenter Nordland AS's purpose, organisation, and governance.

Vitensenter Nordland AS is an experience and learning centre for technology, natural sciences, and mathematics, aimed particularly at children and young people. The company is not intended to generate financial profit for its shareholders, and any surplus shall benefit educational purposes in Nordland.

Key points from the articles of association:

  • The company's name is Vitensenter Nordland AS
  • The registered business address is in the municipality of Rana
  • The company's purpose is communication, learning, and collaboration within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
  • The board is elected by the general meeting
  • The managing director is appointed by the board
  • The shareholders exercise ultimate authority through the general meeting
  • The company is not established to generate financial profit

Full articles of association: