Norway
I am a leader with more than 30 years of experience across drilling and well operations, large‑scale project execution, commissioning, contract management, and global supply chain leadership. My career spans complex offshore environments, major newbuild programs, high‑stakes negotiation work, and significant cross‑functional collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders worldwide. I am known for combining a structured, calm leadership style with deep technical insight and a strong commercial mindset. Throughout my career I have delivered substantial commercial value - often through challenging negotiations - while maintaining long‑term, trust‑based relationships with suppliers. I take pride in being firm, fair, transparent, and consistently well‑prepared. A key part of my leadership identity is building psychologically safe, high‑performing teams. I ensure clarity, open dialogue, and constructive challenge while keeping focus on what matters for the business. I am also passionate about operational integrity and have introduced improved ways of working that reduced risk and strengthened safety performance in high‑risk operations. In recent years, I have taken a leading role in strengthening Human Rights performance within complex global supply chains. Through systematic follow‑up and close collaboration with international suppliers, I have contributed to improved due‑diligence practices and increased transparency across the chain. My efforts have been recognized for helping shape better standards and more mature dialogues across organizational boundaries. I thrive in roles where strong leadership, commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and technical credibility come together - whether in project execution, operations, or strategic supplier and contract management. I bring authenticity, curiosity, and integrity to every interaction, and I’m motivated by developing people, improving performance, and creating sustainable, long‑term value.
Lead a complex portfolio of drilling and well‑service contracts, ensuring strong commercial, technical, HSE and Human Rights performance. Delivered major commercial improvements through strategic negotiation and proactive cost‑optimization initiatives. Strengthened Human Rights due diligence processes across international suppliers, raising transparency and standards. Introduced improved cargo‑handling procedures that reduced high‑risk exposure. Built high‑performing, psychologically safe contract teams fostering open dialogue and strong cross‑functional collaboration. Provided early escalation and structured analysis of supply‑chain, commercial and operational risks to support leadership decisions.
Provided multidisciplinary technical support to Cat J jack‑up rigs in operations. Coordinated rig moves and supported well‑site operations, ensuring safe and efficient execution. Oversaw modification project follow‑up and technical quality of contractor deliveries.
Led warranty claim processes and settlement negotiations with shipyards, achieving strong outcomes for the company. Oversaw modification project follow‑up and technical quality of contractor deliveries. Coordinated rig moves and supported well‑site operations, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
Managed delivery, integration, and acceptance of two advanced jack‑up drilling rigs. Led interface coordination between shipyards, suppliers and internal teams. Ensured delivery alignment with project requirements, operational needs and technical specifications. Supported commissioning and final handover to operations.
Oversaw topside engineering, construction, commissioning, and delivery of four semisubmersible rigs. Acted as deputy project manager, supporting leadership with planning and execution decisions. Followed up topside drilling and subsea equipment through engineering, FATs, commissioning and integration testing. Ensured quality, schedule and contract compliance during shipyard construction and commissioning phases.
Supervised installation and commissioning of stability blisters during rig yard stay. Ensured technical integrity, documentation and quality compliance during modifications.
Managed plant integrity, contractor performance and technical deliveries for offshore drilling facilities. Improved modification compliance and reduced unplanned maintenance costs through focused follow‑up. Strengthened asset value by enhancing technical performance and cost allocation accuracy. Supported drilling operations with hands‑on technical leadership and advisory expertise.
Led troubleshooting, maintenance and repair on advanced hydraulic drilling equipment. Contributed to a major increase in rig equipment uptime through targeted reliability improvements. Gained comprehensive operational and maintenance experience across drilling systems.