Ålesund

As CEO, you will carry full responsibility for strategy execution, performance and leadership. You will work closely with the Board and owners to translate strong technological capabilities into sustainable commercial results.
Key responsibilities
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Overall leadership of OSC, including strategy, operations, profitability and performance
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Delivering commercial traction and improved execution capability across the organisation
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Making clear priorities and decisions, including difficult ones when required
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Building trust, alignment and accountability within the leadership team and organisation
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Acting as representative towards customers, partners, investors and other stakeholders
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Driving growth through customer dialogue, partnerships and market expansion nationally and internationally
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Developing the organisation through empowerment, structure and scalable leadership practices
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Experience and Qualifications
We are seeking a credible and execution-oriented leader with strong analytical capabilities and a proven ability to scale technology-driven businesses.
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Leadership experience from a technology company, providing credibility in customer dialogues and internally
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Experience from oil, gas, energy or related industries may compensate for formal technology leadership experience
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Senior leadership experience is required; CEO experience is an advantage but not a requirement
<ul><li>Candidates from senior executive roles must demonstrate responsibility for complex organisations and commercial scaling</li></ul>
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Proven commercial and financial responsibility, including P&amp;L, negotiations and business development
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Experience from B2B markets; software, SaaS, digital solutions or offshore-related industries are preferred
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Exposure to international markets, partnerships and growth strategies
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Relevant higher education demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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Personal Qualities
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Strong delivery focus with the ability to translate strategy into results
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Team-oriented management style
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Commercial mindset with a pragmatic approach to value creation
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Structured, well-organised and analytically strong
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Ability to make and follow through on difficult decisions
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Genuine interest in people, technology and organisational development
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Strong communication skills in English and Norwegian (additional languages are a plus)
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What OSC Offers
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A key leadership role at a decisive moment in the company’s development
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Opportunity to shape strategy, culture and long-term value creation
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Competitive terms, including potential equity/option programmes
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A highly competent and motivated technology organisation
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Location in Ålesund, Norway (relocation expected or existing presence)
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Interested in learning more? 
For a confidential and informal discussion, please contact our advisor at Sperre Executive Search.

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