Ocean Sun Appointed the New Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Chief Operation Oficer (COO)

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Ocean Sun Appointed the New Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Chief Operation Oficer (COO)

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Ocean Sun Appointed the New Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Chief Operation Oficer (COO)

We’re thrilled to announce the addition of two exceptional leaders to the Ocean Sun AS team! 🎉

🔹 David Mikal Knutsen is joining us as Chief Product Officer (CPO). With over a decade of experience in the maritime industry, David co-founded and served as CTO at ECOnnect Energy AS, where he was instrumental in developing the world’s first floating LNG transfer system. His deep expertise in marine technology and product innovation will be a game-changer as we continue to expand our offerings. David holds a Master’s degree in Marine Technology from NTNU.

🔹 Carl Petter Lehne comes on board as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Carl Petter brings a wealth of experience from his time at Metier, where he led the Industry and Infrastructure Group. With a strong background in managing complex infrastructure projects, including roles at Multiconsult, his skills in project development and execution will be vital as we scale up. Carl Petter holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Marine Technology and Geotechnical Engineering from DTU.

Kristian Tørvold, our CEO, said: “David’s and Carl Petter’s expertise will be game-changing as we drive Ocean Sun’s growth and innovation forward. Their combined skills will significantly enhance our capabilities in both product development and operational execution.”
Welcome to the team, David and Carl Petter! 🌟

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Inspired by Norway’s maritime heritage, Ocean Sun has developed a patented solution for a floating power system with solar panels mounted on a thin hydroelastic membrane. Our technology offers renewable energy at world-beating cost levels, thanks to the cooling effect from the water which increases the power output from the solar modules.
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