Flyr appoints Brede Huser as new CEO

25 Nov 2022 17:34 CET

CFO Brede Huser takes over the role as CEO of Flyr as Tonje Wikstrøm Frislid has
decided to leave. Wikstrøm Frislid has led the company since its launch in 2021
until today, where Flyr has become an airline known for a good, modern, and
efficient service, a good travel experience and happy employees.

"Tonje has done a formidable job of building a culture that puts the customers
and employees first, as well as building a well-liked and well-known brand. I
would like to thank Tonje for her invaluable contributions to Flyr and wish her
the best of luck in her future endeavors," said Erik G. Braathen, Chairman of
Flyr.

"It has been a privilege to have been a part of building this fantastic airline
together with the best people in the industry. Flyr is now moving into a new
phase, and I have come to the difficult decision that it is time for me to pass
on the responsibility. I am proud of what we have created together and am
convinced that Flyr will get through this demanding time . I am also convinced
that the traveling public needs a company that takes care of its customers and
employees. I would like to thank everyone who has cheered for us and for me,"
said Tonje Wikstrøm Frislid.

"The company is now entering a new phase where it is crucial to strengthen
Flyr's financial situation. Brede Huser has extensive overall company insight
and possesses the necessary execution power we need as we enter the next phase.
He has shown a solid ability to bring together good teams that deliver well both
in Flyr and in other companies where he has previously held managerial
responsibilities," said chairman Erik G. Braathen.

"It has been inspiring and rewarding to work with Tonje and going forward we
will preserve our good culture and friendly service. I look forward to working
together with the rest of the management team and all other colleagues in Flyr
to build the airline of the future," said CEO Brede Huser in Flyr, who takes on
the role with immediate effect and will continue in the role of CFO until
further notice.

Huser has been the CFO of Flyr since its inception in 2020. Huser has more than
19 years of experience from the airline Norwegian, where he from 2006 to 2015
held leading positions in the finance department before becoming the managing
director of Norwegian Reward in 2015. Huser has also worked in finance at
companies such as Orkla, Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young. He is educated at
Norwegian Business School BI and has a master's degree in finance.

For further information, please contact:

Brede Huser

Email: brede.huser@flyr.com

About Flyr

Flyr is a low-cost carrier (LCC) with a demand driven and sustainable business
model, with focus on serving the Norwegian market with domestic and
international flights from its base at Oslo Airport. Flyr AS is listed at
Euronext Growth under the ticker FLYR. To learn more, please visit www.flyr.com.

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