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Long leadership experience from larger public organizations in the maritime and transport sectors. Has extensive experience in board work in large and small companies both nationally and internationally. Expertise in management, analysis, risk assessments, public governance, strategic planning, and business and organizational development. Education includes a cand.agric from NMBU and the Chief Course at the Norwegian Defence University College. Currently holds several board positions in addition to the role of CEO at ÅKP.

Extensive background in economics, management, and corporate governance, with both operational and strategic experience. She holds an Executive Master of Management from BI with a focus on strategic management, governance, and risk management, as well as studies in tax law, financial accounting, and a bachelor's degree in hotel administration and management. Hilde has experience as a licensed accountant, finance manager, and group leader for finance and accounting, as well as board experience.

Background from a communications and marketing agency. Over 20 years of experience as a journalist and commentator. Has taught strategic design at the university level. Experienced conference host, program leader, speaker, debate and discussion leader. Trainer in presentation techniques, media management, and communication. Educated media scientist (cand.polit.) from UiB. Cand. mag. with psychology and work and organizational psychology.

Gerly comes from Estonia and moved to Norway six years ago. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration and started her career in sales, marketing, and export. In Estonia, Gerly worked for eight years at the Estonian Maritime Museum, where she contributed to the opening of two new museums, the development of exhibitions, events, and public programs. In Norway, she worked in a kindergarten before she began at ÅKP, where she currently has a varied role that includes event management, office management, invoicing, and accounting.

Extensive experience in technology development and helps companies adopt digital tools to create smarter solutions. Passionate about connecting industry and technology to enhance competitiveness. Has been involved in starting, scaling up, and leading several companies, and currently serves on multiple boards. "We turn ideas into reality."

Results-oriented leader and commercial strategist with extensive experience in the marine and biomarine industry. Specializes in international sales, market development, and commercialization. Broad board experience and a strong ability to build value-creating partnerships and teams. Fluent in French and Spanish. Strong cultural awareness.

Solid technological background combined with extensive experience in research, software, and business development. Educated as a civil engineer in electrical engineering and information technology from ETH Zurich. Additionally holds a PhD in engineering from NTNU in Ålesund. Doctorate focused among other things on the use of virtual prototypes and digital twins for the planning of advanced offshore maritime operations. Combines technological understanding with a strategic business perspective, at the intersection of technology, marine industries, and sustainable development.

Has extensive experience in the seafood and goods-producing industry. Through commercial leadership roles, an understanding of what is needed to succeed in international sales – from raw materials and production to market. Has held leadership roles in companies undergoing challenging transformation processes, combining a strategic perspective with operational experience.

Leader of MAFOSS (Maritime Association for Southern Sunnmøre). Has worked in tourism, as an event producer, with large concert and stage productions, as well as an artist manager and tour leader in the entertainment industry. Jan has coordinated and directed events such as the Cluster Conference and the Fisheries Professional Day, and works closely with the maritime cluster, Blue Maritime, on several projects. He has an education from the University College in Volda and the University of Bergen.

Solid expertise in market orientation and strategic positioning of Norwegian sectors, clusters, business networks, and individual companies. Experience in strengthening competitiveness through market insights, clear value propositions, collaboration in clusters and networks, as well as targeted strategic development processes. Has experience from Innovation Norway. Currently serves on several boards, including Effee. Holds a PhD from NTNU in Mechanical Engineering/Energy.

Is an EU advisor with extensive leadership experience in research, space activities, maritime industry, digitization, and innovation. Has held key roles in ÅKP, Innovation Norway, Kongsberg, and Norut, as well as long experience in research, industry, and cluster development.

Long experience in strategic communication and brand building from the maritime industry. Working on cluster development through strategic initiatives that enhance collaboration, innovation, and competitiveness. Responsible for interaction between the maritime industry and the defense sector. Education in communication.

Has nearly 15 years of experience in the maritime industry, in ship design and shipbuilding. Education from NTNU in Trondheim, with the title of Master of Science in Marine Technology (MSc). Bachelor's degree in product development and design from NTNU Ålesund and a master's degree in marine technology from NTNU in Trondheim. Has extensive experience from VARD with engineering management as the primary area of expertise. Has led large and complex projects within all of the cluster's core areas: offshore, fisheries, and cruise.

Graduated electrical engineer from NTNU. Background in industrial instrumentation and development of IoT solutions. Works with testing, prototyping, and decision support for companies looking to adopt new technology with low risk. Experience from projects at the intersection of technology and business, with a particular focus on making complex technology concrete, understandable, and value-generating.

According to himself, "a loose cannon on deck with a PhD in statistics". Two years as a researcher at NTNU, leadership training and interdisciplinary background focused on technology. Works at Nemonoor (EDIH) with practical testing of AI for Norwegian businesses. Codes, models, and tests in practice.

Educated fisheries candidate with a master's degree in international marketing from the Norwegian School of Fisheries, UiT. Extensive experience in the marine industry, with over 15 years in roles related to sales, export, and marketing strategy. Has taught entrepreneurship and Spanish at high school for seven years, as well as led projects related to the establishment of vocational schools and the development of online studies. Has solid expertise in relationship building and communication, project management, and strategic development.

Broad management and leadership experience from national and international companies in transportation, oil and gas, marine technology, and finance. Strong expertise in strategy and business development, sales management, value creation and growth, acquisitions and sales of businesses, as well as restructuring processes.

Anna has a degree in business administration and has ten years of experience as a project manager and consultant in business development, commercialization, and strategy. Experienced in structuring and driving processes, as well as synthesizing quantitative information into qualitative value. Motivated by work at the intersection of strategy and development.

Over ten years of experience in strategic renewal, commercialization, and growth. MSc in Management from Imperial College London. International background from London and Barcelona. Active angel investor in WIN Ventures and advisor for established companies and growth companies. Fluent in Spanish and English as if it were my native language. Good cultural understanding.

Robert has a bachelor's and a master's degree in organization and management, with further education in coaching, board work, and innovation management. He has been at ÅKP since 2011. He has exciting experiences as an entrepreneur, business and board leader, university lecturer, headhunter, and Executive Coach. He works with business modeling.

Peter Tonning-Olsen is a business developer and commercial leader with over ten years of experience in marketing, sales, strategy, and management. He has held key roles at companies such as Tesla and Carla AB, and has extensive experience in startups, scaling, and established businesses. He has a master's degree in Strategic Marketing Management and a bachelor's degree in International Marketing from BI.

Has a background in biomarine innovation from NTNU in Ålesund, experience from the startup company Oivi AS in sales, marketing, and product development, as well as project management experience from the Business Committee. Engaged by innovation and development projects, especially in the Norwegian marine and biomarine industry.

Software developer with a background in management and customer service. Works with development, testing, and practical technology solutions. Studies marketing, innovation, and management with a specialization in entrepreneurship, and combines technical insight with user understanding.