Experience

Investinor

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

• CFO

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Trondheim Area, Norway

• Acting CEO

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

  Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norge

• CFO

  • Oct 2016 - Jan 2019

  Trondheim Area, Norway Investinor is an evergreen investment company funded by the Norwegian government. Investinor manages NOK 4.2 billion (mEuro 525) and invest in promising unlisted (private) companies aiming for international growth and expansion. Investments are done on the same terms and conditions as private investors, with a clear exit strategy for all investments. As CFO I am part of Investinors Management team with responsibility for finance, accounting and control. In addition I participate as a… Show more Investinor is an evergreen investment company funded by the Norwegian government. Investinor manages NOK 4.2 billion (mEuro 525) and invest in promising unlisted (private) companies aiming for international growth and expansion. Investments are done on the same terms and conditions as private investors, with a clear exit strategy for all investments. As CFO I am part of Investinors Management team with responsibility for finance, accounting and control. In addition I participate as a member of the companys Investment Committee.

• Acting CEO

  • Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

  Trondheim Area, Norway

• CFO

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2016

  Trondheim Area, Norway Investinor is an evergreen investment company funded by the Norwegian government. Investinor manages NOK 4.2 billion (mEuro 525) and invest in promising unlisted (private) companies aiming for international growth and expansion. Investments are done on the same terms and conditions as private investors, with a clear exit strategy for all investments. As CFO I am part of Investinors Management team with responsibility for finance, accounting and control. In addition I participate as a… Show more Investinor is an evergreen investment company funded by the Norwegian government. Investinor manages NOK 4.2 billion (mEuro 525) and invest in promising unlisted (private) companies aiming for international growth and expansion. Investments are done on the same terms and conditions as private investors, with a clear exit strategy for all investments. As CFO I am part of Investinors Management team with responsibility for finance, accounting and control. In addition I participate as a member of the companys Investment Committee.



Shelterwood

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

• Board Member

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Oslo Area, Norway


UN Global Compact Norge
• Deputy Chairman of the Board

  • Nov 2018 - Jun 2022


Fosen Trafikklag ASA

• Group CFO

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2008

  Trondheim Area, Norway Fosen Trafikklag ASA was a company operating buses and ferries in Trøndelag and Østlandet in Norway. In total the company had approximately 750 vehicles and 16 ships, though numerous of them operated by subsidiaries. The company was quoted on the Oslo Stock Exchange until 2009, after it merged with Torghatten ASA and got delisted. As the groups CFO I was responsible for overseeing the group's financial activities and operations. had the overall responsibility for the Group's finance… Show more Fosen Trafikklag ASA was a company operating buses and ferries in Trøndelag and Østlandet in Norway. In total the company had approximately 750 vehicles and 16 ships, though numerous of them operated by subsidiaries. The company was quoted on the Oslo Stock Exchange until 2009, after it merged with Torghatten ASA and got delisted. As the groups CFO I was responsible for overseeing the group's financial activities and operations. had the overall responsibility for the Group's finance function, as well as the staff department. Main tasks was continuous controlling and monitoring the Group's operations, in addition to external and internal reporting. I also was deputy to the groups CEO, with informed procuration from the Board Show less



Maxware AS

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Trondheim Area, Norway MaXware AS was a provider of identity management, virtual directory and federation solutions. The company was located in Norway (Trondheim), the United Kingdom, Australia and the USA, and was sold to SAP AG in May 2007. I served as the company's CFO in a short period when I was asked to join Fosen Trafikklag ASA as CFO. MaXware AS was in the venture capital phase of its life cycle, with financial shortage and ownership difficulties that was challinging.



Nordic Semiconductor ASA

• CFO

  • Jul 2001 - May 2006

  Trondheim Area, Norway Nordic Semiconductor ASA is a fabless semiconductor company, quoted on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The company specializes in wireless components for the 2.4 GHz ISM band, with ultra-low power performance and cost being the main focus areas. In my period as CFO in Nordic Semiconductor ASA my main responsibilities was: • Chief of the staff department (7 people), consisting of  - Finance  - ICT  - Administration  - Information • Member of the management team… Show more Nordic Semiconductor ASA is a fabless semiconductor company, quoted on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The company specializes in wireless components for the 2.4 GHz ISM band, with ultra-low power performance and cost being the main focus areas. In my period as CFO in Nordic Semiconductor ASA my main responsibilities was: • Chief of the staff department (7 people), consisting of  - Finance  - ICT  - Administration  - Information • Member of the management team, responsible for  - Reporting (internal and external)  - Budgeting and forecasting  - Finance (liquidity, credit, currency, etc.) • Secretary of the board   - Presentation of the companys business development Show less



Q-Free ASA

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

• CFO

  • May 2000 - Jun 2001

  Trondheim Area, Norway Q-Free is a leading global supplier of Road User Charging and Advanced Transportation Management System solutions. The headquarter is based in Trondheim, Norway, and the company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. In my period as CFO in Q-Free ASA my main responsibilities was: • Chief of staff department (15 people), consisting of  Finance / Accounting (Chief Accounting Officer, and two accounting assistants)  Legal (Chair legal, and two lawyers)  IT (IT manager and… Show more Q-Free is a leading global supplier of Road User Charging and Advanced Transportation Management System solutions. The headquarter is based in Trondheim, Norway, and the company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. In my period as CFO in Q-Free ASA my main responsibilities was: • Chief of staff department (15 people), consisting of  Finance / Accounting (Chief Accounting Officer, and two accounting assistants)  Legal (Chair legal, and two lawyers)  IT (IT manager and an IT consultant)  Administration (Office Manager, and five people in various administrative positions)  Information (Information Officer) • Member of Q-Free's corporate management, with responsibility for  Financial Reporting (corporate management and board of directors)  Budgeting and forecasting  Finance (liquidity, credit, currency, etc.)  Commercial participant within the project area • Responsible for Q-Frees subsidiary in Australia Show less



Veidekke ASA

• Norway

• Finanssjef

  • May 1997 - Apr 2000

  Oslo Area, Norway Veidekke is a leading Scandinavian construction and property development company. The company is based in Oslo quoted on the Oslo Stock Exchange. In my period as Finance Manager in Veidekke ASA my main responsibilities was: • Liquidity management and monitoring of cash flow • Responsibility for the Group's solutions for payment systems (including the group's multi-currency cash pool system) • Financing of the Group • Management of the Group's interest rate and currency… Show more Veidekke is a leading Scandinavian construction and property development company. The company is based in Oslo quoted on the Oslo Stock Exchange. In my period as Finance Manager in Veidekke ASA my main responsibilities was: • Liquidity management and monitoring of cash flow • Responsibility for the Group's solutions for payment systems (including the group's multi-currency cash pool system) • Financing of the Group • Management of the Group's interest rate and currency exposure • Placement of the excess liquidity • Responsibility for the Group's framework agreements for the guarantees, and management of features under these • Contact with banks and other financial institutions in connection with the above • Location of and financing ("interbank") group companies which are not included in the Group's multi-currency cash pool system, including credit, establishment of loan and security documentation, and loan monitoring • Reporting and control. • Assistance and support in the financial area to the Group's operating units Show less



DnB NOR

• Germany
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Soussjef

  • Jan 1994 - Apr 1997

  Oslo Area, Norway Manager - Business department, Division of Property and Construction • Profit responsibility for own client portfolio. • Marketing and sales of the Group's products to existing and new customers. • Consulting in matters of financing, payment systems and financial and liquidity management. • Credit reviews, analysis and preparation and presentation of issues for the Bank's funding entities. • Preperation of reports within the industry area Real Estate and Construction



Norgeskreditt AS

• Norway
• Banking

• Kontorsjef

  • Aug 1988 - Dec 1993

  Oslo Area, Norway Financial consultant and office manager (the latter from 11/01/1990) • Marketing and sales of fixed-rate loans to existing and potential customers. • Credit and presentation of credit issues for decision-making bodies. • Establishment of new loans and collateral. • Various analysis and technical reports.