- ÆRA has a lot to do both short- and long-term.

News

Øystein Hagen takes on the role as CEO of ÆRA, while former Head of Operations Therese Zarrabi fills the shoes of Managing Director.


- ÆRA has a lot to do both short- and long-term. It therefore makes sense for us to now restructure the management in order to strengthen the support of our employees' daily work, uniting innovation and sustainability with our clients more than ever, says Øystein.

- I am happy and proud of the trust I’ve received from the board and the employees and look forward to being further involved in developing ÆRA as Managing Director. It’s important we ensure healthy operations in the growth phase we’re in, whilst reaching for the many opportunities that lie ahead of us together with our customers and partners. I look forward to delivering on the company's ambitious strategy together with our strong, interdisciplinary team, says Therese.

For Øystein, this shift of roles means being able to work more closely with ÆRA’s clients. This in addition to him continuing to work strategically with the company’s long-term growth, which includes exploring new locations for expansion, among other things.

- We’re lucky to be involved in companies such as På(fyll), Parkdressen and Ærli through ÆRA Invest, which I’ll now also dedicate more of my time to, which is very gratifying, concludes Øystein.

Reach out to Øystein & Therese


Øystein Hagen

Founder, CEO & Executive Advisor

Therese Norseth Zarrabi

Managing Director

Related articles


Knowledge

Unpacking the meaning of corporate impact

As impact becomes central in today’s business landscape, we sat down with Hanna Ahlström, Senior Advisor & ESG Regulatory Expert, to hear her perspective on how the concept of impact is evolving within ESG and corporate sustainability.
Read article


Strategic Innovation for Business Value Creation

In a world where business keeps changing and complexity is ever- increasing, staying competitive isn’t just about quick wins. It’s about having clear direction and focusing on real, long-term impact. At Æra Strategic Innovation, we’ve been helping companies balance big-picture strategy with practical, creative innovations for sustainable growth since our foundation nine years ago. Here, Øystein Hagen, our Founder and CEO, shares why sustainability is a key driver, how to manage both short- and long-term goals, and what leaders need to know to elevate their innovation game in 2025.
Read article