Norwegian oil and gas operator DNO ASA has appointed Birgitte Wendelbo Johansen as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 November 2025. She will replace Haakon Sandborg, who is stepping down after 24 years in the role, marking a significant leadership transition for the Oslo-listed energy company.

Ms. Johansen joins DNO from Reach Subsea ASA, an Oslo Børs-listed oil services company where she served as Chief Financial Officer since 2012. Prior to her tenure at Reach Subsea, she built a successful career in banking with specialization in shipping and energy sectors, bringing substantial financial expertise to her new position.

Mr. Sandborg, who joined DNO from corporate finance roles at DNB and the Aker oil services group, is the company's longest-serving staff member. During his tenure, DNO completed 21 successful bond placements with no waivers, amendments, or defaults, a track record that incoming CFO Johansen described as difficult to overstate in terms of contribution to the company.

The transition will see Mr. Sandborg remain at DNO in a senior advisory role until the end of the year, ensuring a smooth handover. DNO ASA, founded in 1971 and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, maintains operations in the Middle East, North Sea, and West Africa, with stakes in onshore and offshore licenses across multiple regions including the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Norway, the United Kingdom, Côte d'Ivoire, and Yemen.

Mjällby AIF stands on the brink of securing the Swedish Allsvenskan championship, with their fate potentially decided during Sunday's heated Stockholm derby between Hammarby and AIK. The southern Swedish club could clinch the title without even playing if Hammarby drops points against their city rivals. This unprecedented scenario has created intense anticipation across Swedish football as the season reaches its dramatic conclusion.

In Bromölla, Mjällby's supporter club Sillastrybarna gathered at a restaurant to watch the Stockholm derby together, reflecting the nervous excitement surrounding the potential championship. "The feeling is that anything could happen today, but we're satisfied either way," said Kristofer Rasmusson, vice chairman of Sillastrybarna. The supporters acknowledged that while winning the title during another team's match would be unusual, it would still represent a remarkable achievement for the club.

Should Hammarby secure victory against AIK on Sunday, Mjällby's championship aspirations would extend to Monday's away match against IFK Göteborg. In that scenario, Mjällby would need to defeat the Gothenburg side to claim the SM-gold. Maximilian Damm, who is live-reporting on Mjällby's title chase, expressed confidence in the team's abilities, stating, "As soon as they get to play a match. That is, on Monday against IFK Göteborg away. It's hard not to be impressed by how MAIF approaches matches, and there's no reason not to believe they won't win on Monday."

The Monday encounter against IFK Göteborg presents its own challenges, with historical data showing low-scoring affairs between the two clubs. The last five meetings have produced just one goal per match, with Mjällby holding three victories to IFK's two. Despite this history, both teams have significant motivation - Mjällby for the championship and IFK Göteborg for European qualification spots and honor. The match kicks off Monday at 19:10, potentially crowning a new Swedish champion.