The board of TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company announced the appointment of Kristian Johansen to the newly created role of chief operating officer (COO), effective February 1, 2015. Kristian joined TGS in 2010 as chief financial officer. Prior to joining TGS, Kristian was the executive vice president and CFO of EDB Business Partner in Oslo.

Johansen also has experience in the construction, banking and oil industries. Kristian will hold the dual role of COO or CFO until a new CFO is appointed.