VGs sjefredaktør Gard Steiro (50) gir seg

Gard Steiro, VG's chief editor aged 50, has announced his retirement after 11 years of service. He expressed gratitude to his colleagues at VG, stating that his decision to leave was not due to a lack of motivation or readiness to step down, but rather to use his experience and engagement to further develop all of Schibsted's media.

Steiro joined VG as a news editor in the summer of 2015, following his tenure as chief editor at Bergens Tidende. He immediately embraced the new role but continued as VG's chief editor and administrative director until his successor was in place. The appointment of a new VG chief editor has not been decided yet. Siv Juvik Tveitnes, who has led News Media division and served as the company's chief since Schibsted was reorganized into two divisions, will transfer News Media responsibilities to Steiro while retaining her position as chief.

Tveitnes praised Steiro's central role in VG's development to become the strongest and most innovative digital media destination in Scandinavia. She also commended his clear voice advocating for the use of AI and new technology to enhance journalism and user experience. Tveitnes believes that the combination of Steiro's experience and fresh perspective is crucial for achieving their ambitious goals.

The News Media division under Schibsted includes VG, Aftenposten, Bergens Tidende, Stavanger Aftenblad, E24, Podme, Aftonbladet, Svenska Dagbladet, and Omni. The TV Media division is headed by Mathias Berg and comprises Swedish TV4 and Finnish MTV, both of which joined Schibsted in summer 2025. Tveitnes expressed her delight at Steiro's acceptance of the new role, noting his extensive journalistic experience combined with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the media industry in the face of technological change.

She is confident that there is no one better suited to lead the company through the upcoming technological shift.