Jotron, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality communication products and systems for land, sea and air applications, has announced that Merete Berdal, Jotron’s director of administration and HR and former chairman of the board, will take over as managing director.

"People in Jotron are dedicated, with high competence and real passion for the company and the business. I look forward to leading the company in the next stages of development and growth," Berdal said.

Berdal follows Magnus Vold, who has held the position since 2009. She is an electronics graduate from Telemark University College, Norway. Berdal has been with Jotron since 1986 and has considerable experience in various positions within management and logistics. Bjørn Walle has been appointed as the new chairman of the board, a position Mrs Berdal has held since 2007.

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