Board of Directors

Jan P. Grimnes

CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Currently chairman of the board of Geoteric (Foster Findlay Associates Limited) Currently board member of Adrega AS. Board member experience from Magseis Fairfield ASA, Fara AS, Q-Free ASA and SPT Group AS

Founded Technoguide in 1996, the company that developed and commercialized the world’s leading E&P software Petrel (held the position as Chairman and CEO).

Jim Dåtland

MEMBER OF THE BOARD

Experienced executive with vast background from corporate and capital markets. Previously CFO and Investment Director of the family office T.D. Veen AS. Experience from several listed offshore drilling companies including Seadrill Ltd. Mr. Dåtland holds a master’s degree in finance from Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and is a Norwegian citizen based in Stavanger, Norway.

Heidi Gryteland Holm

MEMBER OF THE BOARD

More than ten years of experience with digital solutions in the Oil and Gas industry, primarily supporting drilling operations. Holds an M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from NTNU

Geir Kaasen

MEMBER OF THE BOARD

30 years of experience from Investment Banking, of which 20 years from Corporate Finance. Currently working as investor and independent financial advisor. Experience from capital markets including M&A transactions, IPOs and capital raising for more than fifty energy and technology companies. Previous experience as partner in ABG Sundal Collier, SEB Enskilda and Hagstrøm & Qviberg. 

Lars Petter Utseth

MEMBER OF THE BOARD

Lars Petter Utseth joined Kistefos in 2019. Prior to joining Kistefos, Mr. Utseth worked in the Investment Banking Division at SpareBank1 Markets, focusing on M&A and ECM transactions. Mr. Utseth holds a MSc in Finance from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).

Peter Hooper

MEMBER OF THE BOARD

Peter, CCO at Shearwater, has over twenty years’ experience in offshore seismic, sub-sea survey and marine operations and considerable operational experience from both offshore and senior management roles. In 2006 he co-founded the seismic survey company, Wavefield AS and following a corporate merger later became Senior Vice President of Marine Operations at CGGVeritas before joining Dolphin Geophysical where he served as VP Operations and later COO. Peter holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Aberdeen and a post Graduate Diploma in Hydrographic Surveying from the University of Plymouth.