A former seagoing officer and senior executive with 25 years industry experience. Jan has held senior management roles in both commercial shipping and technology in London, New York as well as Scandinavia. Having driven the development of new digital products for commercial operators at ENIRAM, and later the Wartsila group, today as Group CDO for Navig8 he drives digital strategy and new solutions across group functions. Although he has sailed a variety of vessels and holds a Master ticket, Jan spent most of his career in commercial roles, and he has a particular interest in advanced commercial optimization using latest technology.

Odfjell is a leading company in the global market for transportation and storage of bulk liquid chemicals. The company has a 105-year history. Odfjell SE is listed on Oslo Stock exchange and has headquarter in Bergen Norway. Odfjell is also a leading company within its segment in digitalization, use of data and data driven decisions. Odfjell has always been a frontrunner in pursuing industry innovations, and strived for continuous improvement.

Øistein Jensen is Chief of Staff in Odfjell SE, and is a part of Odfjell SE Executive management. Øistein has 14 years’ experience from the Navy and 10 years’ experience from management consulting. He is educated from the naval academy and holds an MBA from NHH

Kristin is Vice President IT in UnITy, the joint IT department established between G2 Ocean, Gearbulk and Grieg Star. She has 15 years of experience working with technology driven management both in private and public sector. Her area of responsibilities has mainly been in the interface between business and IT, as Head of IT or Head of Business Development. Before Kristin went into Shipping in 2018 she has been working with digital strategy and projects with a special focus on transformation within different business sectors, ranging from Consulting to Transportation. She has been used as strategic adviser in top management for choices of new platforms and modern solutions. Technology and new digital services brings challenges both to business culture and IT functions, but it also gives new opportunities to change traditional ways of working. Kristin truly believes that IT can be an important business driver in the digital transition Shipping is experiencing.

When she is not thinking of the next perfect solution, or what her two kids will be when they grow up, she challenges herself on the mat doing Bikram Yoga.

Mark O'Neil is the President of Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd. A maritime lawyer by profession, as a Partner with Stephenson Harwood LLP and Reed Smith LLP for 17 years, Mark headed up international law firm Reed Smith LLP's German Shipping Team, and also co-lead the firm's Offshore Department. His clients included Ship Owners, Charterers, Insurers, Management Companies, Banks, Oil Companies and Offshore Contractors worldwide with a particular focus on the German, Scandinavian, Greek, Dutch, South American and Cypriot markets. He therefore has an in-depth knowledge of the shipping, ship management, banking and offshore sectors.

Mark chairs and/or speaks at numerous maritime and banking conferences and seminars worldwide. He is a passionate advocate of performance optimisation within the shipping and ship management industry and regularly speaks on this matter together with the related topic of digitalisation.

Odfjell is a leading company in the global market for transportation and storage of bulk liquid chemicals. The company has a 105-year history. Odfjell SE is listed on Oslo Stock exchange and has headquarter in Bergen Norway. Odfjell is also a leading company within its segment in digitalization, use of data and data driven decisions. Odfjell has always been a frontrunner in pursuing industry innovations, and strived for continuous improvement.

Øistein Jensen is Chief of Staff in Odfjell SE, and is a part of Odfjell SE Executive management. Øistein has 14 years’ experience from the Navy and 10 years’ experience from management consulting. He is educated from the naval academy and holds an MBA from NHH

ON A MISSION TO DIGITIZE TORVALD KLAVENESS and making data driven decision making a core capability.

Joined Torvald Klaveness 2008 as VP Finance for the specialized dry bulk shipping division and later for Klaveness Ship Management.

Was appointed Vice President for Strategy and Business Development January 2013. During his tenure Klaveness changed its strategy to a highly digital driven strategy and re-booted its innovation spirit. Several innovation projects were started, one is today known as the software company Klaveness Digital, another led to a mUSD 300+ investment in next generation combination carriers currently being delivered from the shipyard.

Since April 2017 Lars Erik has been responsible for IT & Development and through transforming his team is now developing the core digital capabilities for an easier, more productive, and better informed work life for employees and customers alike.

Recently served as interim Chief Operating Officer being overall responsible for Maritime Operations in Torvald Klaveness, including Klaveness ShipManagement AS, Commercial Ship operation, Technical Projects & New Buildings, and IT &Development.

Previously worked 10 years in DNV GL with posting in South East Asia, Middle East and the Corporate Head Office in senior finance and management positions.

Kristin is Vice President IT in UnITy, the joint IT department established between G2 Ocean, Gearbulk and Grieg Star. She has 15 years of experience working with technology driven management both in private and public sector. Her area of responsibilities has mainly been in the interface between business and IT, as Head of IT or Head of Business Development. Before Kristin went into Shipping in 2018 she has been working with digital strategy and projects with a special focus on transformation within different business sectors, ranging from Consulting to Transportation. She has been used as strategic adviser in top management for choices of new platforms and modern solutions. Technology and new digital services brings challenges both to business culture and IT functions, but it also gives new opportunities to change traditional ways of working. Kristin truly believes that IT can be an important business driver in the digital transition Shipping is experiencing.

When she is not thinking of the next perfect solution, or what her two kids will be when they grow up, she challenges herself on the mat doing Bikram Yoga.

A former seagoing officer and senior executive with 25 years industry experience. Jan has held senior management roles in both commercial shipping and technology in London, New York as well as Scandinavia. Having driven the development of new digital products for commercial operators at ENIRAM, and later the Wartsila group, today as Group CDO for Navig8 he drives digital strategy and new solutions across group functions. Although he has sailed a variety of vessels and holds a Master ticket, Jan spent most of his career in commercial roles, and he has a particular interest in advanced commercial optimization using latest technology.

At Nautilus Labs, Matt services as the captain, leading efforts to expand operations as a business as well as acquire, maintain, and grow relationships with all potential clients and partners. He previously built the sales and account management team at Andela, a global software engineering firm, as the company scaled from 50 to over 500 people. Prior to that, he worked as an Account Executive at IBM. Matt graduated from George Washington University with a B.A. in Political Science, and he received his MBA from The Foster School of Business at the University of Washington.

Carole Plessy is Head of Maritime product development for OneWeb, the global communications company that is revolutionizing satellite networks. OneWeb's mission is to enable internet access everywhere for everyone. OneWeb is building a communications network with a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. It’s high speed, low latency, network will offer game-changing mobility solutions to industries that are currently being held back by the lack of full global connectivity, such as Maritime, Aviation, Automotive, Trains and more.

Carole joined OneWeb in 2018 with a background in satellite telecommunications and more than 20 years of business leadership and experience working across R&D and complex project management and product integration.

Carole has extensive knowledge of the Maritime sector based on her previous role at Inmarsat, where she was Senior Director of Digital Products and, prior to that, Director of Maritime Product Development, responsible for new software delivery from concept to launch.

At OneWeb, Carole’s focus is on developing global services for commercial launch that only a global satellite constellation network can uniquely support. Examples of these services include cyber-security, onboard IoT, logistics, hi-speed Broadband at sea, environmental, weather and market data-gathering.

Carole has an MSc in Engineering from the University of Toulon, an MSC in Aeronautics and Telecommunications from the Ecole Nationale de L’Aviation Civile, and a doctoral program degree from the University Paul Sabatier.

Stephen’s position assumes overall commercial responsibility for SES Networks’ shared platforms globally, this includes the Skala Global Platform which enables high throughput connectivity services to maritime and mobility markets.

Having maintained an in depth understanding of the maritime market and ship owner and operator’s connectivity requirements, insights from Stephen and his team are used to drive the innovation input cycle for SES Network’s Product Line Management. This enables development and successful delivery of market-leading connectivity products and service solutions for the commercial shipping market and related logistics and transportation sectors.

Stephen joined SES in 2012, working first with the European development team in the Netherlands before relocating to Washington DC to head up Product Development for maritime. He is currently based in Miami, with a global responsibility to ensure uniqueness and market leading performance from globally deployed satellite enabled managed data platforms.

Previous experience includes a mixture of technical and business roles, including network operations, sales engineering, capacity procurement, asset management and yield management for the world’s most successful service providers and satellite operators.

Stephen holds a BSc Honours degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Glasgow University, and a Master’s in Business Administration from The Hague University.

As a leader, Vegar is well-known for keeping a high pace, have a lot of energy and a unique ability to see new possibilities that contribute to process and product improvements, as well as outstanding customer service. Vegar’s leadership style is characterized by his values; Grit, Integrity and Spirit. He leads digital- optimisation top-down and transformation bottom-up He has had several major leadership positions and large areas of responsibility, but still succeeds in having a very good relationship with and be a great support for his co-workers.

Vegar has proved that he is highly skilled in formulating clear goals and setting out a clear direction. He also possesses a strong ability to carry out different tasks and at the same time focus both on human- and business development aspects

While being hands-on, he knows when to dive in, inspect and don’t expect. He has also learned that it’s important to come back up again in helicopter overview and delegate responsibilities while staying accountable. Vegar has gained valuable experience from leading large teams, which has thought him lessons on how to master a few key skills: hiring exceptional leaders, building self-reliant teams, establishing a clear vision, and communicating well.

Martin N. Hjelle is Head of Technology & Digital Strategy at Western Bulk, where he started in late 2017 and he is rather new to shipping. He has previously worked as Business Consultant helping many companies defining and implementing their digital strategy, teaching them how to innovate and how to handle and prepare for disruption.

Previously he has worked as a production engineer producing oceanographical sensors (typically used in large harbors), and as a software developer automating and simplifying the very same process as he was previously part of. Martin has a M.Sc degree in Industrial Economy and Technology Management with specialization in AI and Operations Research.

Inge André Sandvik joined Wilhelmsen Group in the role as Group CDO in 2017 and is Co-founder of Raa Labs who is the digital accelerator lab owned by Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Wilhelmsen Group. Inge has for the last 20 years been both working in global tech, internet and consultancy companies such as Opera Software, HPE, Telenor, Oracle and PwC Consulting. Inge has co-founded several successful venture capital backed companies such as Soundrop, Numo, Filmgrail and Mobile CTI. His expertise and experience have been focused on platform eco-system and with a strong passion for mobile-first. Inge is a board member in a number of startups/tech companies, and advisor to entrepreneurs. He is also co-founder for Product Tank Oslo.

Nabil Ben Soussia is responsible for strategic vision and management of the maritime vertical at the IEC Telecom group of companies. Earned international recognition in the area of marinecomms: Thuraya - Best Performance Maritime Sales Partner 2014 & 2018.

Joined the group in 2008. Since 2013 acted as Managing Director at IEC Telecom Middle East and Kazakhstan. In 2019 Nabil has been appointed as Vice President – Maritime.

At Nautilus Labs, Matt services as the captain, leading efforts to expand operations as a business as well as acquire, maintain, and grow relationships with all potential clients and partners. He previously built the sales and account management team at Andela, a global software engineering firm, as the company scaled from 50 to over 500 people. Prior to that, he worked as an Account Executive at IBM. Matt graduated from George Washington University with a B.A. in Political Science, and he received his MBA from The Foster School of Business at the University of Washington.

Inge André Sandvik joined Wilhelmsen Group in the role as Group CDO in 2017 and is Co-founder of Raa Labs who is the digital accelerator lab owned by Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Wilhelmsen Group. Inge has for the last 20 years been both working in global tech, internet and consultancy companies such as Opera Software, HPE, Telenor, Oracle and PwC Consulting. Inge has co-founded several successful venture capital backed companies such as Soundrop, Numo, Filmgrail and Mobile CTI. His expertise and experience have been focused on platform eco-system and with a strong passion for mobile-first. Inge is a board member in a number of startups/tech companies, and advisor to entrepreneurs. He is also co-founder for Product Tank Oslo.

As a leader, Vegar is well-known for keeping a high pace, have a lot of energy and a unique ability to see new possibilities that contribute to process and product improvements, as well as outstanding customer service. Vegar’s leadership style is characterized by his values; Grit, Integrity and Spirit. He leads digital- optimisation top-down and transformation bottom-up He has had several major leadership positions and large areas of responsibility, but still succeeds in having a very good relationship with and be a great support for his co-workers.

Vegar has proved that he is highly skilled in formulating clear goals and setting out a clear direction. He also possesses a strong ability to carry out different tasks and at the same time focus both on human- and business development aspects.

While being hands-on, he knows when to dive in, inspect and don’t expect. He has also learned that it’s important to come back up again in helicopter overview and delegate responsibilities while staying accountable. Vegar has gained valuable experience from leading large teams, which has thought him lessons on how to master a few key skills: hiring exceptional leaders, building self-reliant teams, establishing a clear vision, and communicating well.

Are has been working with maritime technology for norwegian shipowner Westfal-Larsen since 1998, the last 15 years as IT Manager. Are has the overall responsibility for providing IT and Communication services to all parts of Westfal-Larsen’s maritime activities including chemical tankers and dry-cargo carriers.

By working closely with all parts of Westfal-Larsen’s business areas, his main focus has been to optimise the use of technology for key business processes both onboard vessels and in the shoreside organisation.

Are has technology education from Agder University in Kristiansand, Norway.

Nabil Ben Soussia is responsible for strategic vision and management of the maritime vertical at the IEC Telecom group of companies. Earned international recognition in the area of marinecomms: Thuraya - Best Performance Maritime Sales Partner 2014 & 2018.

Joined the group in 2008. Since 2013 acted as Managing Director at IEC Telecom Middle East and Kazakhstan. In 2019 Nabil has been appointed as Vice President – Maritime.

Tord Glad Nordahl works as Chief Digital Officer in Marin IT, a company providing IT Services to customers like DOF ASA, Austevoll Laksepakkeri and other customers owned by LACO.

Tord has a long diverse background within IT, and worked both as a consultant as well as a program manager for Microsofts Integration product. With a focus on how digitalization can assist to help organizations, he has discovered ways to improve the overall operation, uncovering efficient and fast ways to save money by cutting cost by implementing technology to provide better insight into data and automate processes. Tord background from development, architecture, sales and program ownership have provided a special background to uncover the hidden gems ready for digitalization in any organization.

Tord Glad Nordahl works as Chief Digital Officer in Marin IT, a company providing IT Services to customers like DOF ASA, Austevoll Laksepakkeri and other customers owned by LACO.

Tord has a long diverse background within IT, and worked both as a consultant as well as a program manager for Microsofts Integration product. With a focus on how digitalization can assist to help organizations, he has discovered ways to improve the overall operation, uncovering efficient and fast ways to save money by cutting cost by implementing technology to provide better insight into data and automate processes. Tord background from development, architecture, sales and program ownership have provided a special background to uncover the hidden gems ready for digitalization in any organization.

Martin N. Hjelle is Head of Technology & Digital Strategy at Western Bulk, where he started in late 2017 and he is rather new to shipping. He has previously worked as Business Consultant helping many companies defining and implementing their digital strategy, teaching them how to innovate and how to handle and prepare for disruption.

Previously he has worked as a production engineer producing oceanographical sensors (typically used in large harbors), and as a software developer automating and simplifying the very same process as he was previously part of. Martin has a M.Sc degree in Industrial Economy and Technology Management with specialization in AI and Operations Research.

Marianne Gade Gørbitz has been CIO in Color Line since late 2012 and she is responsible for all commercial and administrative IT solutions in Color Line. Color Line is a Norwegian based company operating in the cruise and transportation market

She has more than 20 years of experience from the IT industry. Before joining Color Line she had a management positions in IBM and other large IT companies in Scandinavia with focus on delivering solutions and consultancy services.

Before shifting to the IT supplier side, she has worked for Statoil and Norsk Hydro, large Norwegian industry companies.

Stephen’s position assumes overall commercial responsibility for SES Networks’ shared platforms globally, this includes the Skala Global Platform which enables high throughput connectivity services to maritime and mobility markets.

Having maintained an in depth understanding of the maritime market and ship owner and operator’s connectivity requirements, insights from Stephen and his team are used to drive the innovation input cycle for SES Network’s Product Line Management. This enables development and successful delivery of market-leading connectivity products and service solutions for the commercial shipping market and related logistics and transportation sectors.

Stephen joined SES in 2012, working first with the European development team in the Netherlands before relocating to Washington DC to head up Product Development for maritime. He is currently based in Miami, with a global responsibility to ensure uniqueness and market leading performance from globally deployed satellite enabled managed data platforms.

Previous experience includes a mixture of technical and business roles, including network operations, sales engineering, capacity procurement, asset management and yield management for the world’s most successful service providers and satellite operators.

Stephen holds a BSc Honours degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Glasgow University, and a Master’s in Business Administration from The Hague University.