GOGL – Changes to the Board composition

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Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) has announced the appointment of Tonesan Amissah as Director of the Company. Ms. Amissah brings over 30 years of experience in international corporate law to the board. She currently serves as a Client Director at Ocorian Services (Bermuda) , where she oversees client service operations.

Ms. Amissah's professional background includes a partnership at Appleby (Bermuda) , where she led the funds & investment services team. She holds a law degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science, qualified as a Barrister in London in 1988, and was called to the Bermuda Bar in 1992. She is also a member of the Institute of Directors and serves as a director for insurance companies.

Positive

• Addition of experienced international corporate law expert to the board
• Enhancement of corporate governance with expertise in funds and investment services

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• None.

 Golden Ocean Group Limited (“GOGL” or “the Company”) announces the appointment of Ms. Tonesan Amissah as Director of the Company.

Tonesan Amissah is a Barrister and Attorney-at-Law with over 30 years of experience in international corporate law. Ms. Amissah is currently a Client Director at Ocorian Services (Bermuda) Limited, a global fiduciary and corporate services company where she oversees all aspects of client service. Ms. Amissah is a former partner of Appleby (Bermuda) Limited, where she led the funds & investment services team and was a senior member of the firm’s corporate department, having joined Appleby in 1989. She also serves as a director of companies in the insurance space. Ms. Amissah holds a law degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science, she qualified as a Barrister at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in London in 1988 and was later called to the Bermuda Bar in 1992. She is a member of the Institute of Directors and was appointed an accredited speaker for the Regulatory and Compliance Association in 2015. Ms. Amissah is a Bermuda citizen. 

The Board of Directors
Golden Ocean Group Limited
Hamilton, Bermuda
February 14, 2025

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

 

FAQ

Who is the new director appointed to GOGL's board in February 2024?

Tonesan Amissah, a Barrister and Attorney-at-Law with over 30 years of experience in international corporate law, has been appointed as Director of Golden Ocean Group

What is Tonesan Amissah's current role outside of GOGL?

Tonesan Amissah currently serves as a Client Director at Ocorian Services (Bermuda) , a global fiduciary and corporate services company.

What are Tonesan Amissah's qualifications and professional background?

She holds a law degree from the London School of Economics, qualified as a Barrister in London in 1988, was called to the Bermuda Bar in 1992, and is a former partner at Appleby (Bermuda) where she led the funds & investment services team.

How will GOGL benefit from Tonesan Amissah's appointment to the board?

GOGL will benefit from her extensive experience in international corporate law, expertise in funds and investment services, and her background in corporate governance and regulatory compliance.