In June 2023, DNV acquired Åkerbla Group complementing DNV services and adding significant new life sciences expertise to DNV’s knowledge base. Åkerblå Group provides clients with knowledge-based advice and verification through interdisciplinary expertise in fish health, biodiversity and technical services, to use for sustainable practices and operations in the ocean. The Group has over 350 employees based in offices and laboratories in Norway, the UK, Iceland, and Lithuania. Together, DNV and Åkerblå Group want to deliver superior service levels and enhanced value for aquaculture and offshore renewable customers across Europe and beyond. The companies plan full integration to DNV within the next 2 years.
Are you passionate about contributing to sustainable growth in the aquaculture industry?
This is an exciting opportunity, for a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial, and experienced manager, to take on a senior role, within a growing, dynamic business. You will have the opportunity to engage in the growth to a world leading aquaculture assurance provider and contribute to build the DNV Aquaculture Powerhouse we are set for.
Join our Global Aquaculture management team as a Director Aquaculture Operations Norway at Åkerblå - a DNV company - and make a real difference!
As Director Aquaculture Operations Norway you will have the responsibility for and deliver upon the commercial plan and targets of a 345 MNOK business together with 250 employees organised in 3 areas as well as in various labs. You will utilize your leadership experience and your accomplished business development acumen, to manage and inspire the team and contribute to the DNV aquaculture strategy.
You will report to the CEO of Åkerblå and be part of his management team. The role is full-time and located either in Frøya, Trondheim, Ålesund, Kristiansund, Bergen or Tromsø. Åkerblå’s head office is located in Frøya.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Inspire, influence, lead and motivate a collaborative Management team while maintaining relationships with teams across the business at all levels
- Develop and implement commercial strategies according to company goals, aquaculture strategy and objectives aiming to accelerate growth
- Ownership and definition of the Annual Operating Plan, including P&L budget and plan, working in an overall framework set by the CEO
- Full accountability for ongoing activities and projects within the regional organization
- Lead the planning, development and delivery of effective, efficient and sustainable services
- Measure effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes both internally and externally and find ways to improve processes
- Support the integration to DNV and drive change management processes
- Develop and implement innovative growth strategies, creating an environment where innovation and commercial excellence will flourish
- Create and communicate the business and sales team’s vision, ensuring sales and KPIs are consistent
- Solve complex problems, take a higher/new perspective to identify solutions
- Build, hire, retain and develop a team of exceptional people to underpin growth objectives and commercial and strategic success