Helen Roth is stepping down as general manager of VIA after eight years in the position. She has her last day of work at the organization on December 20. The board is now starting the process of finding her replacement.

“I am incredibly grateful that I have been able to work with so many good and kind people across VIA over all these years, and I am incredibly proud of the results we have created together,” Roth says.

Helen Roth has led VIA through an establishment phase, and has achieved great results along with the rest of the team. VIA was admitted to the Arena programme in the first attempt, and further became the Arena Pro cluster in Innovation Norway's cluster programme in the first attempt.

- Under Helen's leadership, VIA has consolidated its position as a leading national player. On behalf of the Board and the industry, I would like to express my sincere thanks for the efforts she has put in over all these years. We wish her the best of luck with new and exciting challenges,” says Anne Stine Johnson, chairwoman of VIA.

Helen Roth will start as CEO of International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) January 1, 2025.

Since its inception in 2016, VIA — the industrial cluster for transport infrastructure has established itself as a dynamic association that plays a central role in the development of the transport network of the future. By focusing on innovation, knowledge sharing and collaboration, secure, smart and sustainable solutions for road, bridge and tunnel are driven forward. The association brings together leading players from the transportation sector, including entrepreneurs, technology companies, government agencies and research institutions, to jointly address complex challenges.

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