The Team
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Nina Jensen
CEO
Nina started in her position in 2018 after 15 years in WWF-Norway, as CEO since 2012.
Stein Kvae
COO
Stein is an experienced film producer and leader in marketing, tech and education with a passion for enabling creative and sustainable impact. He holds an MBA and is a former CEO of Westerdals and board member of the Kaospilots.
Oystein Mikelborg
Operational Director
Øystein has 17 years of experience at the Norwegian Polar Institute, where he was responsible for field operations, research stations and research vessels in the Arctic and the Antarctic.
Martin Moen
CFO
Martin has worked at Aker Biomarine overseeing financial matters in relation to vessel operations, new build program and other investment decisions.
Eva Ramirez-Llodra
Science Director
Eva has worked as a marine ecologist and researched deep-sea ecosystems for over 20 years.
Lawrence Hislop
Communication Director
Lawrence has worked for the World Climate Research Programme the Norwegian Polar Institute and GRID-Arendal
Nils Baadnes
Captain
Nils has worked at sea for 26 years and has been Captain for the last 15 years. He started on fishing boats and has experience from many advanced offshore vessels and newbuild projects.
Sarah Fraser
Yacht Relations Manager
Sarah’s professional journey within the Superyacht Industry encompasses her extensive expertise in yacht design, sales, charter, and management.
Stig Vågenes
subsea manager
Stig has 20 years of experience in ultra-deepwater exploration and Sub/ROV operations.
Aage Andreas Linningsvoll
Technical Project Manager
Aage has 24 years’ experience constructing fishing vessels and 7 years from offshore construction vessels.
Susanne Tønnesland Øvre
Controller
Susanne has 5 years experience in accounting and controlling from various companies. She has worked for Alltech Norway overseeing all financial matters.
Trond Kjersem
Chief Engineer
Trond has more than 20 years’ experience in maritime and offshore industries. He has worked on cruise vessels, construction vessels, shipyard system design, and new build projects
Annetta Visaggi Skaug
Head of People, Office Events
Annetta has experience as an administrative professional from Baker and Hughes and as flight attendant with SAS for 16 years.
Iren Magnussen-Kyseth
State Authorised Accountant
Iren has more than 20 years experience in accounting and finance from various companies.
Tormod Linnerud
Technical Manager
Tormod has more than 20 years’ experience from a wide variety of areas within the maritime industry.
Thomas Liljalehto
ETO - Electro Technical Officer
Thomas has more than 15 years’ experience in maritime and offshore industries. During this time, he worked on various advanced vessels, engaged in vessel development and new build projects.
Dr. Josephine Rapp
Science Coordinator
Josephine has ten years of experience researching the microbial ecology of the Arctic Ocean, specializing on sea-ice and deep-sea ecosystems, and their responses to environmental changes.
Trude Haukås
Accountant
Trude has more than 16 years experience in accounting and finance from various companies.
Loren Curry
Interior Manager
Loren has 10 years’ experience working onboard the most prestigious 100m+ charter yachts in the industry. In 2023 she was involved as the Interior Manager on the largest guest capacity superyacht currently available for charter from build stages to successful charter operations
Geraldine Wythe
First Engineer
Geir-Inge Skogheim Johansen
ETO - Electro Technical Officer
Geir-Inge has 17 years of experience in the maritime industry, specializing in electrical work on LNG/FSRU carriers and various types of advanced offshore vessels. He has also contributed to their upgrading and development.
Leighton Rolley
science systems manager
Leighton has 15 years’ experience supporting oceanographic operation for government and philanthropic organisations. He worked as the Lead Technician for Schmidt Ocean Institute overseeing science operations onboard RV Falkor.
Emilia Mimmi Ronja Renken
First Officer
Worked on commercial ships, yachts, new builds, and expedition ships with heavy ice navigation. Passionate about the ocean both above and below the surface, I have a strong interest in diving.
Jennifer Perrin-Haynes
Chief Officer
Jenny has spent her life at sea, having grown up on “Florette” a 38m square-rigged Brigantine, sailing throughout the Mediterranean. She trained in commercial shipping, achieving her MCA Master Unlimited qualification, and has spent the past 14 years sailing worldwide as an Officer on the world’s largest super-yachts.
Owners Representative
George Gill
Owners Representative & Project Director
George Gill is the Director of Miller Compton Maritime Ltd, offering owners representation, consultancy and project management for the marine sector.
Asked by Mr. Kjell Inge Røkke in May 2016 to develop the 183 metre research expedition vessel, REV, George became Project Director and started working full-time in August 2016. The first steel cutting commenced in February 2018 and the vessel is expected to be completed in 2026.