Experience

Mustad Eiendom as

• Norway
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Mustad Eiendom is a family owned Norwegian real estate company owning > 330.000 sqm of real estate in Oslo/Bærum, Norway. The area is a mixed office, residential and commercial zone, where Mustad Eiendom not only owns 45 buildings, but also own the land inbetween. The company intends, over the next 15 -20 years, to develop "Lilleakerbyen" into a new hospitable mixed use destination. Mustad Eiendom is a family owned Norwegian real estate company owning > 330.000 sqm of real estate in Oslo/Bærum, Norway. The area is a mixed office, residential and commercial zone, where Mustad Eiendom not only owns 45 buildings, but also own the land inbetween. The company intends, over the next 15 -20 years, to develop "Lilleakerbyen" into a new hospitable mixed use destination.



Sparebank 1 Forsikring AS

• Board Member

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  SpareBank 1 Forsikring AS is a pension insurance company with a leading Norwegian market position and a balancesheet of about 8 bn EURO. SpareBank 1 Forsikring AS is a pension insurance company with a leading Norwegian market position and a balancesheet of about 8 bn EURO.



CatalystOne Solutions AS

• Board Member

  • May 2013 - Present

  CatalystOne Solutions is a well established Software-as-a-Service provider of software within HCM, HRIS, Talent & Performance Management. CatalystOne is the leading supplier in the Nordic market in terms of the highest number of installations and existing customers. The company enjoys fast growth, dedicated employees and happy customers.

• Chairman

  • May 2013 - Jun 2015



NHST Marketing Technology AS / MyNewsDesk AB / Mention srl

• Chair

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  NHST Marketing Technology AS is a fully owned subsidiary of the NHST Group ASA. It is a holding company owning MyNewsdesk AB in Stockholm, Sweden and Mention srl in Paris, France. Mynewsdesk is the market-leading one-stop solution for all your PR and communication needs. With their AI-based platform, extensive journalist database, and high SEO ranking, they help you achieve maximum reach and a measurable impact from your PR and communication efforts. Mention is a top-10 global… Show more NHST Marketing Technology AS is a fully owned subsidiary of the NHST Group ASA. It is a holding company owning MyNewsdesk AB in Stockholm, Sweden and Mention srl in Paris, France. Mynewsdesk is the market-leading one-stop solution for all your PR and communication needs. With their AI-based platform, extensive journalist database, and high SEO ranking, they help you achieve maximum reach and a measurable impact from your PR and communication efforts. Mention is a top-10 global social medial publishing and monitoring tool. Show less NHST Marketing Technology AS is a fully owned subsidiary of the NHST Group ASA. It is a holding company owning MyNewsdesk AB in Stockholm, Sweden and Mention srl in Paris, France. Mynewsdesk is the market-leading one-stop solution for all your PR and communication needs. With their AI-based platform, extensive journalist database, and high SEO ranking, they help you achieve maximum reach and a measurable impact from your PR and communication efforts. Mention is a top-10 global… Show more NHST Marketing Technology AS is a fully owned subsidiary of the NHST Group ASA. It is a holding company owning MyNewsdesk AB in Stockholm, Sweden and Mention srl in Paris, France. Mynewsdesk is the market-leading one-stop solution for all your PR and communication needs. With their AI-based platform, extensive journalist database, and high SEO ranking, they help you achieve maximum reach and a measurable impact from your PR and communication efforts. Mention is a top-10 global social medial publishing and monitoring tool. Show less



Amina Charging AS

• Chair

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Amina Charging is aiming at bringing to market the safest, smallest and simplest EV charger in the world. Easy to install, safe and easy to use. Amina is stripping it`s EV chargers of all unnecessary parts and components, which make them more affordable. Amina Charging is aiming at bringing to market the safest, smallest and simplest EV charger in the world. Easy to install, safe and easy to use. Amina is stripping it`s EV chargers of all unnecessary parts and components, which make them more affordable.



Klaveness Digital AS

• Board Member

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Klaveness Digital develops SaaS solutions and services using the latest advances in technology to solve everyday problems in the maritime supply chains of some of the world’s largest companies. The company`s products empower their customers to leverage their data and make better informed decisions. Klaveness Digital’s SaaS product CargoValue provides customers with actionable insights that enables them to optimize and digitalize their supply chains, making them more resilient - while… Show more Klaveness Digital develops SaaS solutions and services using the latest advances in technology to solve everyday problems in the maritime supply chains of some of the world’s largest companies. The company`s products empower their customers to leverage their data and make better informed decisions. Klaveness Digital’s SaaS product CargoValue provides customers with actionable insights that enables them to optimize and digitalize their supply chains, making them more resilient - while reducing costs and green house gas emissions. Show less Klaveness Digital develops SaaS solutions and services using the latest advances in technology to solve everyday problems in the maritime supply chains of some of the world’s largest companies. The company`s products empower their customers to leverage their data and make better informed decisions. Klaveness Digital’s SaaS product CargoValue provides customers with actionable insights that enables them to optimize and digitalize their supply chains, making them more resilient - while… Show more Klaveness Digital develops SaaS solutions and services using the latest advances in technology to solve everyday problems in the maritime supply chains of some of the world’s largest companies. The company`s products empower their customers to leverage their data and make better informed decisions. Klaveness Digital’s SaaS product CargoValue provides customers with actionable insights that enables them to optimize and digitalize their supply chains, making them more resilient - while reducing costs and green house gas emissions. Show less



Circio Holding ASA

• Norway
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Targovax’s focus is to activate the patient’s immune system to fight cancer, and to bring benefit to cancer patients with few available treatment alternatives. Targovax’s lead clinical candidate, ONCOS-102, is a genetically modified oncolytic adenovirus, which has been engineered to selectively infect cancer cells and activate the immune system against the tumor. Targovax is also researching circular RNA (circRNA) as novel cancer medicines, and Targovax has a KRAS immunotherapy… Show more Targovax’s focus is to activate the patient’s immune system to fight cancer, and to bring benefit to cancer patients with few available treatment alternatives. Targovax’s lead clinical candidate, ONCOS-102, is a genetically modified oncolytic adenovirus, which has been engineered to selectively infect cancer cells and activate the immune system against the tumor. Targovax is also researching circular RNA (circRNA) as novel cancer medicines, and Targovax has a KRAS immunotherapy program. Show less Targovax’s focus is to activate the patient’s immune system to fight cancer, and to bring benefit to cancer patients with few available treatment alternatives. Targovax’s lead clinical candidate, ONCOS-102, is a genetically modified oncolytic adenovirus, which has been engineered to selectively infect cancer cells and activate the immune system against the tumor. Targovax is also researching circular RNA (circRNA) as novel cancer medicines, and Targovax has a KRAS immunotherapy… Show more Targovax’s focus is to activate the patient’s immune system to fight cancer, and to bring benefit to cancer patients with few available treatment alternatives. Targovax’s lead clinical candidate, ONCOS-102, is a genetically modified oncolytic adenovirus, which has been engineered to selectively infect cancer cells and activate the immune system against the tumor. Targovax is also researching circular RNA (circRNA) as novel cancer medicines, and Targovax has a KRAS immunotherapy program. Show less



Redpill Linpro - Provider of professional Open Source services and products

• Boardmember

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Redpill Linpro AB is a Nordic IT Services company owned by PE player Neqst and management. Redpill Linpro AB is a Nordic IT Services company owned by PE player Neqst and management.



BoardClic AB

• Sweden
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

  BoardClic help companies and active owners by providing actionable insights helping establish top-team alignment; and bringing transparency into corporate governance. BoardClic, who is a partner of the London Stock Exchange and Grant Thornton, already serves hundreds of customers across the world with advanced Board, CEO and ESG evaluations. Current NPS of 90 indicates that BoardClics customers are quite happy with the ease of use and value derived from BoardClic`s data-driven and… Show more BoardClic help companies and active owners by providing actionable insights helping establish top-team alignment; and bringing transparency into corporate governance. BoardClic, who is a partner of the London Stock Exchange and Grant Thornton, already serves hundreds of customers across the world with advanced Board, CEO and ESG evaluations. Current NPS of 90 indicates that BoardClics customers are quite happy with the ease of use and value derived from BoardClic`s data-driven and cost-effective evaluations of top corporate functions. While I was Chair the ARR grew by around 300%, NPS rose to 90 both while the product, the customer base and the organisation both grew and matured. Show less BoardClic help companies and active owners by providing actionable insights helping establish top-team alignment; and bringing transparency into corporate governance. BoardClic, who is a partner of the London Stock Exchange and Grant Thornton, already serves hundreds of customers across the world with advanced Board, CEO and ESG evaluations. Current NPS of 90 indicates that BoardClics customers are quite happy with the ease of use and value derived from BoardClic`s data-driven and… Show more BoardClic help companies and active owners by providing actionable insights helping establish top-team alignment; and bringing transparency into corporate governance. BoardClic, who is a partner of the London Stock Exchange and Grant Thornton, already serves hundreds of customers across the world with advanced Board, CEO and ESG evaluations. Current NPS of 90 indicates that BoardClics customers are quite happy with the ease of use and value derived from BoardClic`s data-driven and cost-effective evaluations of top corporate functions. While I was Chair the ARR grew by around 300%, NPS rose to 90 both while the product, the customer base and the organisation both grew and matured. Show less



Eksportfinans ASA

• Norway
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Boardmember

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2023

  Eksportfinans ASA is a financial institution owned by DnB, Nordea, Danske Bank, other banks and the Norwegian government. Eksportfinans ASA is a financial institution owned by DnB, Nordea, Danske Bank, other banks and the Norwegian government.



Various Companies

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman / Boardmember / Governance

  • May 2001 - May 2022

  Appointments: *Member of the Nominations Committees of The Norwegian Defence Research Institute and Aim Norway SF (2013 - 2015) Former Board Roles Listed Companies * Boardmember of Natural ASA (1997 - 1999) * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committee of Bionor Pharma ASA (2011 - 2012) * Boardmember of Biotec Pharmacon ASA (2003 - 2008) * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committe of EMS Seven Seas ASA * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committee of Codfarmers ASA… Show more Appointments: *Member of the Nominations Committees of The Norwegian Defence Research Institute and Aim Norway SF (2013 - 2015) Former Board Roles Listed Companies * Boardmember of Natural ASA (1997 - 1999) * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committee of Bionor Pharma ASA (2011 - 2012) * Boardmember of Biotec Pharmacon ASA (2003 - 2008) * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committe of EMS Seven Seas ASA * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committee of Codfarmers ASA (2010 - 2012) Technology / SaaS Start-Ups and Scale-Ups * Chair of Making Waves AS (2009 - 2014) * Chair of Inzpire.me AS (2018 - 2020) * Chair of Making View AS (2011 - 2015) * Chair of Patentec AS (2019 - 2021) * Chair of Vibbio AS (2020 - 2021) * Chair of Gobi Technologies AS (2018 - 2020) * Chair of Rayvn AS (2019 - 2020) * Chair of Celerway AS (2016 - 2020) * Chair of Webcruiter AS (2016 - 2018) * Chair of Filmparken AS (2012 - 2015) * Chair of Junglemap AS (2009 - 2012) * Chair of Sonitor Technologies AS (2013) * Chair of Oculos AS (2018 - 2019) * Boardmember of AIMS AS (2017 - 2019) * Boardmember of Quicktorq AS (2022) * Boardmember of Mindex AS (2010 - 2015) * Boardmember of Varslerinstituttet (2009 - 2015) Associations * Chair of Norsk Venture (The Norwegian Venture Capital Association (NVCA)) (2005 - 2008) * Boardmember of the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) * Boardmember of the Norwegian Centre Against Racism (2009 - 2012) * Boadmember of NorBAN (2010 - 2011) Investment Companies - Boardmember of several Fund of Funds (2009 - 2015); * Auda Global Private Equity AS * Global Private Equity AS * Global Infrastruktur AS * Global Fornybar AS * Chair of First Credit Opportunity AS (2009 - 2011) * Boardmember of First Seed AS (2018 - 2020) * Boardmember of Fundo de Investimento Privado (Angola) (2012 - 2014) * Chair of Sølen AS (2004 - present) * Chair of Himmeltind Holding AS (2008 - present) Other * Chair and Boardmember at several internal Visma ASA and Verdane Group companies Show less Appointments: *Member of the Nominations Committees of The Norwegian Defence Research Institute and Aim Norway SF (2013 - 2015) Former Board Roles Listed Companies * Boardmember of Natural ASA (1997 - 1999) * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committee of Bionor Pharma ASA (2011 - 2012) * Boardmember of Biotec Pharmacon ASA (2003 - 2008) * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committe of EMS Seven Seas ASA * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committee of Codfarmers ASA… Show more Appointments: *Member of the Nominations Committees of The Norwegian Defence Research Institute and Aim Norway SF (2013 - 2015) Former Board Roles Listed Companies * Boardmember of Natural ASA (1997 - 1999) * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committee of Bionor Pharma ASA (2011 - 2012) * Boardmember of Biotec Pharmacon ASA (2003 - 2008) * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committe of EMS Seven Seas ASA * Boardmember and Chair of Audit Committee of Codfarmers ASA (2010 - 2012) Technology / SaaS Start-Ups and Scale-Ups * Chair of Making Waves AS (2009 - 2014) * Chair of Inzpire.me AS (2018 - 2020) * Chair of Making View AS (2011 - 2015) * Chair of Patentec AS (2019 - 2021) * Chair of Vibbio AS (2020 - 2021) * Chair of Gobi Technologies AS (2018 - 2020) * Chair of Rayvn AS (2019 - 2020) * Chair of Celerway AS (2016 - 2020) * Chair of Webcruiter AS (2016 - 2018) * Chair of Filmparken AS (2012 - 2015) * Chair of Junglemap AS (2009 - 2012) * Chair of Sonitor Technologies AS (2013) * Chair of Oculos AS (2018 - 2019) * Boardmember of AIMS AS (2017 - 2019) * Boardmember of Quicktorq AS (2022) * Boardmember of Mindex AS (2010 - 2015) * Boardmember of Varslerinstituttet (2009 - 2015) Associations * Chair of Norsk Venture (The Norwegian Venture Capital Association (NVCA)) (2005 - 2008) * Boardmember of the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) * Boardmember of the Norwegian Centre Against Racism (2009 - 2012) * Boadmember of NorBAN (2010 - 2011) Investment Companies - Boardmember of several Fund of Funds (2009 - 2015); * Auda Global Private Equity AS * Global Private Equity AS * Global Infrastruktur AS * Global Fornybar AS * Chair of First Credit Opportunity AS (2009 - 2011) * Boardmember of First Seed AS (2018 - 2020) * Boardmember of Fundo de Investimento Privado (Angola) (2012 - 2014) * Chair of Sølen AS (2004 - present) * Chair of Himmeltind Holding AS (2008 - present) Other * Chair and Boardmember at several internal Visma ASA and Verdane Group companies Show less



Cognite AS

• Norway
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

  Supported our CEO and Board while leading the wider finance function and day to day financing. Supported the fundraising efforts to finance the fast growth of Cognite, who raised 225 mUSD from Accel and TCV becoming a unicorn in Q2 of 2021. Initiated processes to advance capital allocation and reporting, and established and implemented a company wide KPI set and a global business review process. Oversaw the implementation of a new ERP system, etc.

• Head of SaaS Strategy and Execution

  • May 2020 - Oct 2020

  Led the revision of Cognites SaaS Strategy, which was updated in Q2 of 2020.

• Advisor

  • Dec 2019 - May 2020

  Developed and introduced Cognites first and second pricing model with a cross fuctional team. Advised on compensation policy and strategy. Coached Cognite`s US management during their formation. Analysed and adviced the Chair and Auditcommittee Chair on organisational and process maturity.



Investinor

• Norway
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman

  • May 2014 - Jun 2021

  Investinor is an evergreen investment company funded and fully owned by the Norwegian Government. Investinor`s mandate is to invest into and support early-stage and growth companies in Norway across multiple industries. Investinor has > NOK 8 billion in committed capital. During my tenure as Chair the strategy was revised and sharpened, ambitions raised, internal and external processes were improved and I led two CEO searches. Financial returns improved significantly to market levels… Show more Investinor is an evergreen investment company funded and fully owned by the Norwegian Government. Investinor`s mandate is to invest into and support early-stage and growth companies in Norway across multiple industries. Investinor has > NOK 8 billion in committed capital. During my tenure as Chair the strategy was revised and sharpened, ambitions raised, internal and external processes were improved and I led two CEO searches. Financial returns improved significantly to market levels (>+20%) and the company was entrusted with significant new mandates from the government. During the Covid period in 2020/2021 Investinor invested >1 bn NOK, leading funding rounds that combined contributed > 10 bn NOK to Investinor`s portfolio. Show less Investinor is an evergreen investment company funded and fully owned by the Norwegian Government. Investinor`s mandate is to invest into and support early-stage and growth companies in Norway across multiple industries. Investinor has > NOK 8 billion in committed capital. During my tenure as Chair the strategy was revised and sharpened, ambitions raised, internal and external processes were improved and I led two CEO searches. Financial returns improved significantly to market levels… Show more Investinor is an evergreen investment company funded and fully owned by the Norwegian Government. Investinor`s mandate is to invest into and support early-stage and growth companies in Norway across multiple industries. Investinor has > NOK 8 billion in committed capital. During my tenure as Chair the strategy was revised and sharpened, ambitions raised, internal and external processes were improved and I led two CEO searches. Financial returns improved significantly to market levels (>+20%) and the company was entrusted with significant new mandates from the government. During the Covid period in 2020/2021 Investinor invested >1 bn NOK, leading funding rounds that combined contributed > 10 bn NOK to Investinor`s portfolio. Show less


CatalystOne Solutions
• Norway
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Chairman

  • May 2016 - Feb 2020


Kongsberg Automotive

• Switzerland
• Automotive
• 700 & Above Employee

• Boardmember / Audit Committee Chairman / Member of HR & Comp Committee

  • Jun 2010 - May 2019

  Kongsberg Automotive ASA is an OSE / OBX listed company. Kongsberg Automotive is a global Automotive supplier, with about 10.000 employees and 30 production facilities around the world. Kongsberg Automotive ASA is an OSE / OBX listed company. Kongsberg Automotive is a global Automotive supplier, with about 10.000 employees and 30 production facilities around the world.



Q-Free ASA

• Norway
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• CEO

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

  Listed company in the Traffic Management and Tolling fields, with 430 employees in offices in 20 countries. Grew profitably by 30% in 2014 following restructuring and reorganiszation, growth continued into 2015. Reorganized, acquired 5 companies and sold 1 during my watch, repositioning company from being a leading tolling player to becoming a leading ITS player.

• Vice-Chairman / Audit Committee Chairman

  • May 2013 - Jan 2014

  Listed company in the Traffic Management and Tolling fields, with 430 employees in offices in 20 countries. Stepped out of the board, to assume the position as CEO.



Oslotech AS / Forskningsparken AS / Oslo Science Park

• Chairman / Boardmember

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2015

  Oslotech is an independent company with a mission to stimulate business growth in Norway’s most knowledge intensive region – Oslo. Oslotech has since 1986 built and operated Oslo Science Park ("Forskningsparken"). More than 160 companies and research organizations rent offices and labs here. Oslotech is also the organization behind StartupLab – a business incubator With room for up to 140 entreprenurs. Oslotech is an independent company with a mission to stimulate business growth in Norway’s most knowledge intensive region – Oslo. Oslotech has since 1986 built and operated Oslo Science Park ("Forskningsparken"). More than 160 companies and research organizations rent offices and labs here. Oslotech is also the organization behind StartupLab – a business incubator With room for up to 140 entreprenurs.



Vizrt

• Norway
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Vice-Chairman / Audit Committe Member

  • Nov 2010 - 2015

  Vizrt provides real-time 3D graphics, studio automation, sports analysis and asset management tools for the media and entertainment industry. This includes interactive and virtual solutions, animations, maps, weather, video editing, compositing, and playout tools. Vizrt has customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. This is made possible by nearly 600 engaged and very competent employees in 40 offices around the world. Vizrt provides real-time 3D graphics, studio automation, sports analysis and asset management tools for the media and entertainment industry. This includes interactive and virtual solutions, animations, maps, weather, video editing, compositing, and playout tools. Vizrt has customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. This is made possible by nearly 600 engaged and very competent employees in 40 offices around the world.



Norwegian Refugee Council

• Norway
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2008

  Supported as a volunteer the marketing departement of The Norwegian Refugee Council in efforts to improve their fundraising strategies and activities. Supported as a volunteer the marketing departement of The Norwegian Refugee Council in efforts to improve their fundraising strategies and activities.



Verdane Capital / Four Seasons Venture

• Group Partner

  • Aug 2001 - Nov 2007

  Portfolio management, board representation, management of a team of investment professionals. Led the team that privatised SND Invest with 96 equity holdings. Active ownership in a wide portfolio of Norwegian based small-cap and growth companies. Delivered solid returns as Managing Partner with a 6 person team. A 5,5 cash multiple made the fund a top-3 perfomer globally in the 2003 vintage of VC funds. This experience formed the basis for the Verdane strategy of secondary direct investments and… Show more Portfolio management, board representation, management of a team of investment professionals. Led the team that privatised SND Invest with 96 equity holdings. Active ownership in a wide portfolio of Norwegian based small-cap and growth companies. Delivered solid returns as Managing Partner with a 6 person team. A 5,5 cash multiple made the fund a top-3 perfomer globally in the 2003 vintage of VC funds. This experience formed the basis for the Verdane strategy of secondary direct investments and was key in establishing the current Verdane franchise. While at Verdane Thomas also served as the Chairman of the Norwegian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (NVCA), and was a board member of the Europeean Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (EVCA). Show less Portfolio management, board representation, management of a team of investment professionals. Led the team that privatised SND Invest with 96 equity holdings. Active ownership in a wide portfolio of Norwegian based small-cap and growth companies. Delivered solid returns as Managing Partner with a 6 person team. A 5,5 cash multiple made the fund a top-3 perfomer globally in the 2003 vintage of VC funds. This experience formed the basis for the Verdane strategy of secondary direct investments and… Show more Portfolio management, board representation, management of a team of investment professionals. Led the team that privatised SND Invest with 96 equity holdings. Active ownership in a wide portfolio of Norwegian based small-cap and growth companies. Delivered solid returns as Managing Partner with a 6 person team. A 5,5 cash multiple made the fund a top-3 perfomer globally in the 2003 vintage of VC funds. This experience formed the basis for the Verdane strategy of secondary direct investments and was key in establishing the current Verdane franchise. While at Verdane Thomas also served as the Chairman of the Norwegian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (NVCA), and was a board member of the Europeean Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (EVCA). Show less



Xantic BV

• Executive Vice President - SEA

  • Nov 2000 - May 2001

  Part of the Management Board. Responsible for all maritime revenues and operations globally, ie mUS 200 of revenues and 440 employees. Responsible for the post-merger integration phase of SpecTec/Visma Marine ASA into Station 12. Part of the Management Board. Responsible for all maritime revenues and operations globally, ie mUS 200 of revenues and 440 employees. Responsible for the post-merger integration phase of SpecTec/Visma Marine ASA into Station 12.



Spectec Group (Visma Marine ASA)

• CEO

  • Aug 1999 - Mar 2001

  SpecTec (Visma Marine ASA) was the global market leader in the niche of administrative software for vessel management. As CEO I led the strategy, M&A and international alliance work aiming at accellerating growth. I was the Chair or boardmember for a number of group companies across the world. The company delivered profitable growth, had around 220 employees and was sold to Station 12 during Q4 of 2000 for mNOK 730 in cash. SpecTec (Visma Marine ASA) was the global market leader in the niche of administrative software for vessel management. As CEO I led the strategy, M&A and international alliance work aiming at accellerating growth. I was the Chair or boardmember for a number of group companies across the world. The company delivered profitable growth, had around 220 employees and was sold to Station 12 during Q4 of 2000 for mNOK 730 in cash.



Gemini Consulting

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Jan 1995 - Jul 1999

  Led the Analysis and Design Dicipline in the Nordics. Led a number of strategy and analysis and design projects across the Nordics, aimed at initiating significant change programmes. Led teams of up to 22 consultants across several industries including Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Transportation, Financial Services and Defence. Led the Analysis and Design Dicipline in the Nordics. Led a number of strategy and analysis and design projects across the Nordics, aimed at initiating significant change programmes. Led teams of up to 22 consultants across several industries including Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Transportation, Financial Services and Defence.



SIAR - Bossard

• Consultant

  • Aug 1994 - Jan 1995

  Performed strategy and valuation work for a series of clients across the Nordics. Performed strategy and valuation work for a series of clients across the Nordics.



Royal Norwegian Navy

• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Officer

  • Jul 1989 - Jul 1992

  Managed the daily operations and activites of a submarine. Managed the daily operations and activites of a submarine.