Executive Management team
Geir Bjørkeli CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Geir Bjørkeli joined Corvus in 2018. Prior to joining Corvus Energy he has 25 years of experience from leading positions in large maritime corporations worldwide
Geir is a mechanical engineer by training from Western Norway University of Applied Science, and holds an MBA in Shipping, Offshore and Finance at BI Norwegian School of Management and Nanyang Technical University, Singapore
Halvard Hauso CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
Halvard Hauso joined Corvus when he started the Norwegian office in 2015 and has been instrumental in leading the company’s sales growth worldwide. Today he is responsible for all sales, tech sales and commercial product management globally. Halvard has a mechanical apprenticeship, a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland and a Business Finance degree from BI Norwegian School of Management.
Mette Rokne Hanestad CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mette Rokne Hanestad joined Corvus in 2018 and is responsible for all financial planning and activities in Corvus Energy. Mette has a four-year degree (Siviløkonom) from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), a Master’s degree in accounting and Auditing (MRR) from the BI Norwegian School of Management and is a State Authorized Public Accountant in Norway.
Lars Ole Valoen CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Lars Ole Valoen joined Corvus Energy as part of the acquisition and one of the founders of Grenland Energy in 2019. Lars Ole has a Master’s degree (1995) and a Doctoral degree (2000) from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in chemistry and electrochemistry. In Corvus he is in charge of all technological development projects and research projects globally.
Richard Wing CHIEF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Richard Wing joined Corvus in 2018 as responsible for all engineering and R&D programs globally. Richard is passionate about helping technology companies achieve greater organizational effectiveness in bringing products and services to market, with shorter lead times and improved delivery accuracy. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Hertfordshire University in the UK.
Gisle Frydenlund CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Gisle Frydenlund joined Corvus Energy in 2018 and has been instrumental to build Corvus' new production philosophy rooted on automation, digitalization and Industry 4.0 principles. Frydenlund is responsible for all activities related to QHSE, supply chain, production and project execution. Gisle has a mechanical apprenticeship, holds a Master's degree in Industrial Economics from the University of Stavanger, and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Western Norway University of Applied Science.
Ole Jacob Irgens EVP Customer facing Business Unit
Ole Jacob joined Corvus Energy in May 2022 and is currently in the position of EVP Customer Facing Business Unit. In this role, he is globally responsible for all sales, marketing, aftermarket, and customer engagement strategies for Corvus. Previously, Ole Jacob served more than 25 years in the Marine Industries working in various positions for major OEMs such as Ulstein, Rolls-Royce and ABB. His last role before joining Corvus was global responsibility for the ABB Azipod product line., the market leader in electrical podded propulsion systems.
Ole Jacob has a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Norwegian Institute of Technology in Trondheim, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He is presently based in Houston Texas and is a dual Norwegian and American citizen.
Ola Johannes Jordal CHIEF OF STAFF
Ola Johannes Jordal joined Corvus Energy in 202I as responsible for People, Culture and Quality. As Chief of Staff he is responsible for activities related to QHSE, HR and IT. Ola holds a Cand. Theol degree from The School of Mission and Theology, in Stavanger. Ola Johannes served 9 years for the Norwegian Seamen’s Church abroad, working closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has previously been responsible for building effective QHSE and HR systems for different oil service companies. In Corvus he will focus on organizational development and a value-based leadership.