The shock exits of footballing giants Germany and Spain in this year’s World Cup have highlighted the danger of resting on one’s laurels amid fierce international competition — a lesson not lost on former Norwegian soccer star Karl-Petter Loken in his new role as Kvaerner chief executive.
The ex-international footballer notched up an impressive seven league titles and four national cup victories with top Norwegian club Rosenborg in an illustrious 13-year career in the country’s elite division, while also making 36 appearances for Norway and being selected for the 1994 World Cup squad.
