John Afseth

Chairman at

Carpe Diem AS

Net worth: 4 M $ as of 30/07/2026

72 year

15 connections

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Process Industries

Consumer Services

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John Afseth is currently Chairman at Carpe Diem AS, Director at Verdispar Baltic Development Property II AS, and Director at Fibroline SA. Former positions include Chairman at Simtronics AS (2006–2011), Chairman at Aqua Bio Technology ASA (2012–2016), Chairman at Gentian Diagnostics ASA (2013–2017), Chairman at Fire Eater AS, Chairman at Axactor ASA, Chairman at Boswell SaRL, Chairman at Playsafe Holding AS, Chairman at Verdispar Baltic Development Property I AS, Chairman at Emerging Europe Commercial Properties AS, Independent Director at Baltic Sea Properties AS, and Partner at Merchant Venture Investments Ltd. Education includes a doctorate from the University of Oslo.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
GENTIAN DIAGNOSTICS ASA 5.73%	30/12/2025	885,528 ( 5.73% )	4 M $	30/07/2026

John Afseth active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Fibroline SA Fibroline SA Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering and technical services	Director/Board Member	18/05/2010
Carpe Diem AS	Chairman	19/05/2010
Verdispar Baltic Development Property II AS	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of John Afseth

Companies	Position	End
GENTIAN DIAGNOSTICS	Chairman	31/05/2017
AQUA BIO TECHNOLOGY ASA	Chairman	31/12/2015
Verdispar Baltic Development Property I AS	Chairman	05/09/2011
Simtronics AS Simtronics AS Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Develops, manufactures and markets advanced fire and gas detectors	Chairman	31/05/2011
Merchant Venture Investments Ltd. Merchant Venture Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial and investment services including private equity	Corporate Officer/Principal	03/06/2009

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Private companies	15
Simtronics AS Simtronics AS Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Develops, manufactures and markets advanced fire and gas detectors	Producer Manufacturing
Aqua Bio Technology ASA Aqua Bio Technology ASA Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Develops, produces and commercializes cosmetic ingredients for use in skin care products	Process Industries
University of Oslo University of Oslo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Playsafe Holding AS Playsafe Holding AS Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates online gaming sites	Consumer Services
Merchant Venture Investments Ltd. Merchant Venture Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial and investment services including private equity	Finance
Fire Eater AS Fire Eater AS Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures gas based fire extinguishing systems	Process Industries
Verdispar Baltic Development Property I AS
Verdispar Baltic Development Property II AS
Emerging Europe Commercial Properties AS Emerging Europe Commercial Properties AS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Finance
Axactor ASA Axactor ASA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides credit management services	Commercial Services
Fibroline SA Fibroline SA Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering and technical services	Industrial Services
Carpe Diem AS
Boswell SaRL
Baltic Sea Properties AS Baltic Sea Properties AS Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Engages in leasing of real estate property	Finance
Gentian Diagnostics ASA Gentian Diagnostics ASA Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and manufactures in-vitro diagnostic products	Health Technology