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ARTICLES TAGGED WITH "Jimmy Bengtsson"

Jimmy Bengtsson: "We will look back on this moment as when it started to turn around"

Nordic — Jimmy Bengtsson, CEO of Veidekke, presented, on Thursday morning, the figures in the report for Veidekke's second quarter of 2024. He talked, among other things, about new environmental requirements and how he thought they could affect the company's future results. A little later, we also had a chat with the CEO, who told us how he views his first five years at the top of the Norwegian company.

Veidekke reduces its Swedish workforce by 60 persons

Sweden Sweden — CEO Jimmy Bengtsson: "The market downturn has long been apparent in the Swedish residential segment, and we will therefore be implementing an extensive reorganisation in Sweden in Q4."

Veidekke Starts Construction on HQ in Oslo

Norway Norway — Veidekke Bygg has been commissioned by Ulven B1 Næringstomt AS (owned 50/50 OBOS and Veidekke ASA) to build a new head office for Veidekke in Oslo’s Ulven neighbourhood.

Construction Market Conclusions from Veidekke: “A Turnaround in Stockholm”

Nordic — Veidekke’s Group CEO Jimmy Bengtsson on the Q4 results, the increased order bookings in Oslo, and how to turn around the trend on the Swedish market.

Veidekke Splits its Swedish Operations

Nordic — Veidekke has decided to implement a structural and organisational change in its Swedish operations, whereby Veidekke Sweden is split into two operational units, Construction Sweden and Infrastructure Sweden. At the same time Mats Nyström leaves the company.

How the Construction Giant Will Reach Its 2025 Targets

Norway Norway — Veidekke’s Group CEO Jimmy Bengtsson on the success in Scandinavia, the development of the company since he took the helm, and how to increase the profitability even more.

Priorities in the Swedish and Norwegian Construction Markets

Nordic — The Norwegian construction giant Veidekke’s Group CEO Jimmy Bengtsson on the 2020 performance, challenges in Sweden and Norway, and whether the company will increase its operations in 2021.

Q2: Veidekke's Construction Order Book at NOK 36 Billion

Norway Norway — Veidekke achieved revenues of NOK 10.2 billion in Q2, and a pre-tax profit of NOK 501 million. The group’s overall second-quarter profit per share totalled NOK 3.1.

Veidekke to Divest the Property Development Operation

Norway Norway — Veidekke has signed an agreement with a consortium comprising Fredensborg AS, Fredensborg Bolig AS, Norwegian Property ASA and Union Real Estate Fund III Holding AS concerning the sale of the property development operation in Norway and Sweden against a cash payment of NOK 7.7 billion on a debt-free basis.

Veidekke’s Group CEO on the Blockbuster Divestment

Norway Norway — Jimmy Bengtsson: ”A sale of this business was det best option.”

Veidekke Appoints Sustainability Director

Norway Norway — Catharina Bjerke has been appointed Veidekke’s new sustainability director, with responsibility for strategic development of the group’s sustainability work. Up until now, Bjerke served as EVP in Veidekke ASA and CEO of Veidekke Industrial.

Why the Construction Heavyweight Will Split the Company

Norway Norway — Jimmy Bengtsson, CEO of Veidekke, tells Nordic Property News about the decision to divide the construction company into two separate entities, how it will affect the shares and how the real estate company will provide growth.

Veidekke: “We Work Hard Every Day to Get New Contracts”

Norway Norway — The construction giant Veidekke’s CEO Jimmy Bengtsson on the need for housing in Oslo and the great interest in the largest residential project ever in Norway.

Veidekke Signs Biggest Residential Contract Ever

Norway Norway — Veidekke has signed a contract with M17 Utvikling to build the Middelthunet housing project with 329 apartments at Majorstua in Oslo. The contract is worth around NOK 1 billion excluding VAT.

Veidekke's Upcoming Challenges: "Not Satisfied with the Current Level of Profitability"

Norway Norway — Veidekke's EVP Jimmy Bengtsson succeeds Arne Giske and will now be Group CEO of the Norwegian construction giant. He tells Nordic Property News about the new role, how life will change and how profitability will increase.

Jimmy Bengtsson Appointed CEO of Veidekke

Norway Norway — Jimmy Bengtsson has been appointed new Group CEO of Veidekke ASA. Bengtsson will succeed Arne Giske, who has decided to step down after six years. Bengtsson takes over as Group CEO 1 September 2019.