Drammen, Viken, Norway
Global executive with extensive leadership experience across large corporations, scale-ups, and start-ups. Proven ability to drive corporate and business development, strategy, and structuring in capital-intensive industries and fast-growing technology companies. Has held senior leadership roles across multiple continents, including Europe, Asia, the USA, and Latin America, successfully managing diverse teams and cultures. Known for a direct, hands-on leadership style, with a focus on building strong relationships, developing talent, and delivering results. Passionate about setting ambitious goals and driving international growth and profitability.
SeaDrive AS holds unique expertise in maritime technology. Our products comprise state-of-the-art solutions in electric motors, modular submersible POD concepts, motor controllers and steering systems. The main components of SeaDrive pods are made of bronze
Advisory services for management and owners in strategy and business development, internationalization, market entry, cluster establishment, M&A, and partnerships, with a strong focus on execution. The client portfolio includes technology companies within oil & gas, ICT, maritime, and mining. In addition to these areas, I am actively expanding the portfolio within green energy, AI, and IoT.
A startup that began as an innovation project in collaboration with Airbus and the airline easyJet to commercialize research from the Norwegian Institute for Air Research (NILU). Since then, I have led processes to develop the technology and business in other areas, such as IoT and the automotive industry. Key focus areas have included investors, managing large international partners, and business development.
Business and corporate development within telecom and data, with a focus on internationalization. Led the transition from a startup to an industrial company, expanding from solely Norwegian sales to 90% international sales. Growth achieved in regions such as Asia and Latin America. Involved in production, R&D, sales, and marketing. Served as a board member from 2012 to 2017.