Our Management

Truls Velgaard – Chairman of Edda Media

Truls Velgaard started his career at Fredriksstad Blad as a journalist in 1979. He was appointed editor-in-chief and managing director of Fredriksstad Blad in 1991. Truls joined Orkla Media in 1998 as director for Region Ost, one of three regions within Orkla Media Norway. In August 2005, he made director of sales and marketing competence in Orkla Media, and he became CEO of Poland in August 2006.

Karl Gunnar Opdal – CEO

Karl Gunnar Opdal started his career at Vårt Land as a marketing manager in 1979. He joined Orkla Media in 1998 and was appointed vice president in 2001. He became executive vice president in Edda media in 2006. Karl Gunnar has been responsible for four mediahouses in Norway as well as head of sales and marketing in Edda Media. He was appointed as CEO of Edda Media in April 2009. He holds a master in science in Business Economics and an executive MBA in strategic management.

Andreas Norvik – CFO

Andreas Norvik holds an MBA from the Norweigan School of Management. He joined Edda Media as CFO in 2009. Before joining Edda Media, Andreas has held various positions within the Orkla Group, including Director of improvement and change management.