Energy and marine consultancy ABL Group has appointed Hege Marie Norheim as its new chief executive officer, effective Sept. 15, 2025, the company said on Tuesday.
Norheim will succeed Reuben Segal, who will transition to the newly created role of chief growth officer (CGO). Segal has led ABL Group as CEO since 2022 and co-founded its predecessor company in 2013.
The changes were confirmed by the company’s board of directors as part of a broader leadership reshuffle aimed at strengthening growth and operational performance.
“The Board is delighted that Hege Marie Norheim has accepted the CEO role and that ‘Mr ABL’ Reuben Segal remains with the company he co-founded, to drive further growth,” said Glen Rødland, chairman of ABL Group. “The combination of Hege Marie and Reuben is ideal to deliver on [our] objective” of delivering improved and resilient returns on capital, continued growth, and industry consolidation.
Norheim brings three decades of experience in the energy sector, having held senior roles at Norsk Hydro, Statoil (now Equinor), and battery manufacturer FREYR. She has also worked as a global consultant and served on the boards of several companies, including ABL Group. Most recently, she was director of transformation and energy at French IT firm Sopra Steria.
“Our main priority is to deliver profitable growth in a volatile energy and marine market,” Norheim said. “Volatility and new technology will create opportunities for global companies like ABL Group. We aim to achieve this by improving our responsiveness to change and helping to design the future of the global energy and maritime industries.”
In his new role as CGO, Segal will focus on driving strategic growth initiatives. The company also announced that Ian Cummins, currently chief commercial officer, will take on the newly created position of chief performance officer, with a mandate to enhance operational efficiency.
As part of the transition, Norheim will step down from her current role as a member of ABL Group’s board.
