Curriculum Vitae

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Strategic executive with 15+ years of experience leading organizational transformation, international growth, and leadership development across Europe and North America.

Proven ability to scale organizations, align strategy with execution, and build high-performing teams in complex, people-driven environments. Combines strategic clarity with strong relational intelligence to deliver sustainable results.

Recognized for creating psychological safety, strengthening both personal and organizational resilience, and leading change with clarity, trust, and direction.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Organizational transformation and scaling
  • International market expansion
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Leadership and team development
  • Culture building and psychological safety
  • HR strategy and organizational design
  • Coaching and executive development
  • Stakeholder management and communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO)

Motitech AS | Jan 2024 – May 2026

  • Lead business development and organizational growth across 13 international markets
  • Drive strategic initiatives for scaling operations and strengthening market position
  • Align commercial strategy, HR, and organizational development
  • Develop leadership capacity and cross-functional collaboration

Market Manager, North America

Motitech AS | Aug 2023 – Dec 2023

  • Responsible for operations and growth in Canada and the USA
  • Led market expansion initiatives and organizational development
  • Strengthened local structure, partnerships, and team performance
Market Manager, Nordics

Motitech AS | Mar 2022 – Dec 2023

  • Led Nordic market strategy and execution
  • Drove organizational growth and team development across multiple countries
  • Implemented strategic initiatives for market positioning and expansion

Acting Market Manager, Nordics

Motitech AS | Sep 2021 – Feb 2022

  • Interim leadership of Nordic operations
  • Stabilized and aligned team structure during transition phase
  • Ensured continuity in strategy execution and market performance

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Motitech AS | Jul 2019 – Aug 2021

  • Developed and implemented company-wide strategy
  • Led organizational restructuring and strategic HR initiatives
  • Supported leadership team in aligning long-term direction with execution

Senior Adviser

Motitech AS | Jan 2015 – Jun 2019

  • Key contributor to organizational and commercial development during growth phase
  • Internal advisor and change agent across national and international operations
  • Led initiatives within HR, culture, and market development

Coach / Consultant

DREIESKIVA | Roald Kvam | Jan 2011 – Present

  • Provide strategic advisory services in leadership and organizational development
  • Design and deliver leadership programs, workshops, and coaching processes
  • Work with startups, scaleups, and established organizations

CEO & Senior Pastor

Tremorkirken | Jul 2011 – Dec 2014

  • Overall leadership, administration, and HR responsibility
  • Led organizational development, teaching, and communication
  • Built and developed teams and volunteer structures

CEO & Principal

Bildøy Bibelskole | Jan 2010 – Jul 2013

  • Responsible for administration, finance, and academic leadership
  • Led organizational and pedagogical development
  • Managed staff and educational programs

Academic Inspector

Bildøy Bibelskole | Aug 2006 – Dec 2009

  • Managed academic operations and quality assurance
  • Developed leadership training programs
  • Coordinated teaching and curriculum structure

Project Manager / Consultant

Bildøy Bibelskole | Aug 2005 – Jul 2006

  • Developed new leadership education programs
  • Secured approval of curricula with national authorities
  • Delivered teaching and advisory services

CEO & Senior Pastor

Sula Frikirke | Aug 2002 – Jul 2005

  • Led organization, staff, and operations
  • Delivered teaching, coaching, and leadership development

Teacher & School Chaplain

Danielsen Videregående Skole | Aug 2001 – Jul 2002

  • Taught religion, philosophy, and ethics
  • Led student programs and mentoring initiatives

Teacher

Bildøy Bibelskole | Jan 1997 – Jul 2001

  • Teaching, mentoring, and leadership development
  • Head of pedagogical committee
  • Led development of seminars, workshops, and conferences

EDUCATION

Master’s Level (Hovedfag) in Theology
NLA Høgskolen | 1995 – 1996
Focus: Pedagogy, communication, and attitude development

Bachelor in Theology and Ethics
NLA Høgskolen | 1993 – 1999

CERTIFICATIONS

Persolog® Personfaktor Profil – Certified Trainer
Persolog Norway | 2010

  • Leadership and team development
  • Career guidance and communication

Persolog® Organizational Resilience – Certified Trainer
Persolog Norway | 2022

  • Development of resilience in leaders and organizations

SELECTED STRENGTHS

  • High relational intelligence combined with strategic clarity
  • Strong ability to lead in complex and sensitive situations
  • Balance between big-picture thinking and operational detail
  • Deep commitment to trust, integrity, and sustainable leadership
  • Passion for coaching, communication, and human development