Experience

Amiblu

• Austria
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Digitalization, Portfolio and OT

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  As a department head, I oversee a team of front-end and back-end developers, data managers, and a software architect. I manage the day-to-day operations of Amiblu's digital fulfillment process in Europe, from lead-to-order, ensuring seamless communication and a unified understanding of our product portfolio across the organization. I am responsible for overseeing the construction and operation of an internally built PIM system, product configurators and several custom built applications. I also oversee the software side of Operational Technology (OT), cooperating with the OT teams on topics related to different PLC and SCADA software. We are in the initiating phase of digitalizing the order to production process. I frequently travel to sites in Europe implementing and on-boarding the organization. From June 2014 to August 2018, I led the product brand and marketing efforts for Flowtite Technology, later merged into Amiblu. In collaboration with Rethinking Group in the Netherlands, I helped establish the international brand "Flowtite: First Choice of Engineers Worldwide." I coordinated the technical and commercial departments at Flowtite Technology in the development of new market activities and assets and was responsible for distributing the brand and market assets to licensees in Europe, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. Show less



Jatronic AS

• Norway
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Marketing Officer Subsea, Oil&Gas

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

  The role in this innovation and development company involved bridging the gap between the technical product development team at Jatronic and the company's customers and stakeholders. This involved attending trade fairs, presenting at oil and gas congresses, and building relationships with potential customers. Additionally, I served as the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager for the mother company, Fosstech AS, resolving any non-compliance reports received from Schlumberger's WesternGeco and Kongsberg Group. This role required a combination of technical knowledge, customer-facing skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. Overall, it was a demanding but rewarding role that required navigating complex relationships and resolving challenging issues. Show less



WestCom Group

• Stavanger Area, Norway

• Managing director

  • May 2008 - May 2012

  I took over as the managing director of West Communication (WestCom) after the company faced a significant loss of customers to a start-up and the financial crisis. I proactively sought to improve the company's position through acquisition and merger processes with other radio com retailers and a new venture in Bergen. In response to changes in the market, I guided WestCom in finding a new sustainable strategy, including hiring Tetra-qualified personnel and winning its first Tetra tender in 2011. I relocated with my family to Sandefjord in 2009, commuting daily to Stavanger. Despite these efforts, the company faced various challenges, including depreciation costs and disagreements regarding the company's direction. Ultimately, the joint venture owners decided to split the company, and I reached an agreement with a 12-month severance period. Show less



Telenor

• Norway
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Channel Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Jun 2008

  As a Channel Manager at Telenor Norge AS, the Bjarne was responsible for overseeing two internal and four external B2B outbound tele-sales channels. Bjarne were accountable for the profit and loss of these channels, as well as the day-to-day activities at Telenor Kundeservice in Fredrikstad and Telenor Direkte in Gjøvik. Bjarne also had the responsibility of paying external companies, with a yearly cost budget of 60 million NOK in 2008, settling bonus models for these companies, and reviewing sales manager and sales representative bonus models.In addition, Bjarne coordinated and organized sales training for broadband, mobile, and fixed telephony services, monitored the effects of sales activities, and used data intelligence tools to identify prospect lists. He reported to the Sales Director for the SMB market. Show less

• Senior Market Analyst

  • Aug 1999 - Jan 2004

  I started my career at Telenor as a Market Analyst, where I was responsible for conducting customer satisfaction surveys, analyzing the data, and presenting the findings to management. I then progressed to become a Senior Market Analyst, leading a team of three market analysts and reporting to the market analysis manager. During this time, I was also an associate member of the board of directors in Telenor Mobile Business, reporting to the Director of Telenor Mobile Business Norway. I presented to the Esomar Congress in 2002 on behalf of Telenor, a paper that was rewarded 3 best of all presentations. Show less



TV 2

• Norway
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Market Analyst

  • Jun 1998 - Jun 1999

  I started my career with an internship in the Program department at TV2 in June 1998, where I worked under the supervision of Nils Ketil Andresen. During his internship, I was involved in various tasks such as conducting survey analysis, concept studies, and providing management consulting to the program managers. I also helped in the interpretation of telemetric data to aid in the evaluation and development of ongoing and planned TV programs. I started my career with an internship in the Program department at TV2 in June 1998, where I worked under the supervision of Nils Ketil Andresen. During his internship, I was involved in various tasks such as conducting survey analysis, concept studies, and providing management consulting to the program managers. I also helped in the interpretation of telemetric data to aid in the evaluation and development of ongoing and planned TV programs.