Steamships were replacing sailing ships, and the development of telegraphy opened up completely new ways of conducting trade and business. It was a time of upheaval, full of opportunities for those willing to take a chance.

Åse Karin Pettersen and Camilla Semstrøm Nundal did not know each other before they met this sunny April day, but they share a common ground: both started working at Grieg when they were 24 years old.

Per Grieg Senior has never been in doubt about the secret of success in achieving the business adventure he has been part of creating.

It was always Thomas Grieg’s (35) plan to work in the family company, but it took the Investment Director some time to find his place.

Working as a Ship Agent, Åsne Fjellsbø (29) spends part of her time at the main office in the Grieg building in Bergen, whilst parts are spent on board the ships in the docks. 

She describes a stable but challenging workplace with good values. And, of course, great colleagues. It is also where she met her husband.

Mari Koseki is fully aware that she’s not always right but dares to learn from mistakes, which is probably one of the most important qualities to have as an analyst at Grieg Shipbrokers.

From day one, Fredrik Wilander has felt at home at his workplace. It’s all about being humble and respectful, he assures.

There are many people working behind the scenes to make the Grieg Group’s systems work as smoothly as possible. One of them is Jan Inge Krokeide (38): – Technology is at its best when no one notices it.