How did you get in touch with Advantek?
I was a consultant, and June was part of one of the programs we purchased, so we had been in contact. Then an opportunity opened up, and she asked if I wanted to come in for a talk. I spoke with Fredrik and got the chance to come in for a meeting.
Tell us briefly about your professional background!
I was originally a carpenter and construction manager, before I decided to study Global Business Engineering in Denmark, which was a dual bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and economics, marketing, and project management.
My work experience stretches from project management, technical sales, and management within the marine and offshore industry, to construction and consultancy. The latter mainly revolved around establishing structures in companies, enabling them to grow commercially. I also spent a couple of years in the personal car sector. I am very happy to have joined the team here at Advantek.
What do you do in your spare time?
I have two children, six and nine years old. I try to spend time doing activities with them. I enjoy hiking in the forest and mountains, cycling, running – generally physical activity. Spending time with friends and family is important to me. Also, being a carpenter, I like having things to do: projects, big and small.
What is your role?
I am the leader of Advantek Engineering Norway. The operational responsibility lies with me: Oslo, Bardufoss, Kongsberg, and Kristiansand – everything that belongs to Engineering AS.
How have you experienced your first time at Advantek?
It has been straight to it. A lot of things to do: everything from financial follow-up, contract negotiations, sales, and recruitment. Right into it from the start: booking meetings and meeting new clients.
I really enjoy being in between the commercial and the technical side; that hits the nail on the head for me. Also, the feeling that you know the company has the competence and capacity to solve the problems you discuss with the customers – that is a great feeling, and it gives you confidence in customer interactions.
What has impressed me the most is the enormous capacity and high competence of the people working here. Extremely challenging projects are solved in an impressive way.