Founder of Saga Pure ASA and Carbon Transition ASA, Arne Blystad is a Norwegian businessperson who has been at the helm of 11 different companies and currently occupies the position of Chairman at Blystad Shipholding, Inc., Chairman at Songa Corp., Chairman of Offshore Heavy Transport AS, Chairman & Managing Director at Songa Investments AS, Chairman at Arne Blystad AS, Chairman of Songa Shipping AS, Chairman at Songa Holding AS, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Songa Capital AS and Chairman for Songa Container AS. Mr. Blystad is also on the board of 10 other companies.

Mr. Blystad previously occupied the position of Chairman for Saga Pure ASA and Independent Chairman for Carbon Transition ASA.