Øyulf Hjertenes appointed CEO of Polaris Media

Øyulf Hjertenes has been appointed as the new CEO of Polaris Media, succeeding Per Axel Koch. He is scheduled to assume the position during the first quarter of 2027.

Hjertenes joins Polaris Media from Schibsted Media, where he served as Executive Vice President with responsibility for regional media houses. He brings 30 years of experience in the media industry, having previously held roles as a publisher at Bergens Tidende and as a journalist for outlets including Dagbladet, Bergensavisen, and Firdaposten.

Polaris Media manages 78 editorially controlled media houses across Norway and Sweden. Schibsted remains a significant stakeholder in the group, holding a nearly 30 percent ownership stake.