A Norwegian defense and aerospace executive who served as President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
His corporate leadership career at KONGSBERG began in 1990, during which he held roles of increasing responsibility spanning software development, systems engineering, project management, and departmental leadership. His executive positions include serving as Head of the Communication Division in Asker, Norway, and as Executive Vice President of the Integrated Defence Systems division, where he managed Air Defence Programs, Integrated Naval Combat Programs, air- and land-based C4ISR, and Ninox Remote Tower Programs.
In corporate governance, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a joint venture between KONGSBERG and Space Norway. He holds a degree in Data Engineering from the Kongsberg College of Engineering and completed training at the Royal Norwegian Navy Officer Candidate School.