Jannicke Koch-Hagen appointed Executive Vice President of Nortek

Nortek is pleased to share that Jannicke Koch-Hagen assumed the role of Executive Vice President at Nortek on Sept. 1, 2026. Koch-Hagen has been with Nortek since 2014 and has over 30 years of experience in finance, business development, supply chain, and international operations. She has been acting EVP of Nortek since August 2026 and replaces Bjørn Ladegård who left the company in summer 2026.

“I’m very pleased to take on the EVP role at Nortek,” says Koch-Hagen. “Having been part of the company for many years, I know the strength of our people and technology, and I look forward to working with the team to build on this and continue growing the business.”

Koch-Hagen holds a Master’s degree in Business and Administration from Henley Management College and has completed studies in auditing at BI Norwegian Business School. Before joining Nortek, Koch-Hagen was Finance Director at Green Resources, a sustainable forestry company operating across East Africa. Earlier in her career, she held senior positions in finance, supply chain and business development at a global specialty pharmaceutical company.

During Koch-Hagen’s time at Nortek, she has held several senior roles, including CFO & HR Director, VP & Financial Director and acting CEO (2024/2025 and 2026).

“I am delighted to welcome Jannicke as Executive Vice President of Nortek,” says Atle Lohrmann, founder and President of General Oceans. “Her experience and knowledge will be valuable as we continue to grow the business.”

Join us in congratulating Koch-Hagen on her new role and supporting her future of leadership at Nortek.