Experience

Desert Control

• Norway
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director Desert Control Middle East

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Head of Middle East Region

  • Apr 2022 - Jun 2022



Well Conveyor AS

• Norway
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Oct 2018 - Aug 2020

  Brought in to lead a small technology start-up from development to commercial phase. Revised strategic plans for the company in cooperation with founders and the board. Secured new investments from existing backers and got one of the largest IOCs (Chevron) on board as new investor. Set up a US subsidiary and, together with the new North America manager and a BD consultant, built a portfolio of leads from service companies and operators in the North American and international markets. Secured a field test agreement with another large IOC in the US. Led a rebranding of the company and implementation of new financial systems and processes. Acting as Executive Advisor to the Board for the last 4 months. Show less



Self employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project manager / Builder / Helper / 'Architect'

  • Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

  Renovated an old house in Stavanger that we now live in. Renovated an old house in Stavanger that we now live in.



Archer - the well company

• Norway
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President - Wireline

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

  Responsible for all aspects of Archer Wireline’s performance including safety, quality, operations, sales & marketing, financial performance and technology development. Based in Stavanger, Norway Nov-14 to Jul-15 and Sep-16 to Oct-17. Based in Dubai, UAE Aug-15 to Aug-16.

• Vice President - Wireline

  • Nov 2014 - Jul 2016

  Responsible for all aspects of Archer Wireline’s performance including safety, quality, operations, sales & marketing, financial performance and technology development. Based in Stavanger, Norway Nov-14 to Jul-15 and Sep-16 to Oct-17. Based in Dubai, UAE Aug-15 to Aug-16.

• Vice President - Technology

  • May 2012 - Nov 2014

  Additional to the C6 Technologies CEO role, in charge of overseeing acitivities at Archer's Bergen Technology Center, and advisor to group president on all technology initiatives.


TAQA-Archer
• Member of the Board of Directors

  • Mar 2016 - Oct 2017


C6 Technologies

• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of the Board of Directors

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2017

• CEO

  • May 2012 - Oct 2015

  Managing and developing a Joint Venture oilfield technology company that is bringing new solutions for well intervention and conveyance to the market. First offering is a composite conveyance system that will offer a highly efficient conveyance alternative for highly deviated, horizontal and ultradeep wells.


Bergen Technology Center AS
• Chairman of the Board of Directors

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2017


Schlumberger

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• D&M HSE Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Mar 2012

  Selected for cross-training in new business segment. Headquarter leadership position responsible for HSE awareness, compliance and continuous improvement for Schlumberger's worldwide Drilling & Measurement operations.

• Wireline Operations Manager - QYG

  • May 2009 - Sep 2010

  General Manager for Schlumberger Wireline's operations in Qatar and Yemen; ~$100M business with 200+ strong team. Technically rewarding assignment with a fantastic team that sold, planned and executed several world record open hole and cased hole jobs.

• Wireline Operations Manager - TMV

  • Jul 2008 - May 2009

  General Manager for Schlumberger Wireline's operations in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Laos and Cambodia; 300+ people and well over $100M revenue. Full specter of operations from basic land services (Myanmar / Thailand) to complex extended reach logging offshore Vietnam to high volume HTHP cased hole work offshore Thailand. Position went away too early due to geographical reorganization.

• Wireline QHSE & Operations Support Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

  Reporting to Wireline President as part of the business unit leadership team. Responsible for defining and implementing Schlumberger Wireline's worldwide Quality, HSE and continuous improvement plans. Functional manager for all technical staff worldwide.

• Wireline InTouch Manager

  • Dec 2004 - Dec 2006

  Leading a team of experts providing technical support and knowledge management for Wireline operations worldwide. Operation's interface towards technology center Engineering (NPD) projects, Manufacturing and Sustaining. Developed quality assessment tool that was adopted across SLB.

• Service Delivery Manager - GFM WL

  • Oct 2002 - Dec 2004

  Technical Manager for Wireline operations in UAE, Qatar, Yemen and Oman. Led implementation of standardized processes and KPIs across three large operating districts (Abu Dhabi, Doha and Fahud) and two challenging remote locations in Yemen to drive service delivery improvement. Functional manager for all technical support, training and maintenance staff in the region.

• Caspian QHSE Manager

  • Aug 2001 - Oct 2002

  QHSE support and leadership for all of Schlumberger OFS operations in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan.

• Field Service Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Aug 2001

  Set up a new base from scratch in Kristiansund, including facilities, hiring local staff and defining / implementing processes. Managed all cased hole and open hole Wireline operations in Norwegian and Barents Sea.

• Junior to General Field Engineer

  • Jul 1994 - Dec 1999

  Training in Egypt. Logging offshore / land, open hole / cased hole, IOCs / NOCs / Independents in Qatar and Dubai.Lead engineer for Maersk Oil Qatar & later Dubai Petroleum Company. In charge of several exploration projects. MDT champion.