The Moreld team brings a wealth of expertise, innovation, and dedication to every project, consistently delivering top-tier solutions across the energy and marine sectors.
With a strong foundation of experience and a commitment to excellence, our professionals are recognized for their ability to tackle complex challenges.
We believe that our people, equipped with the right mindset and a clear vision for the future, are essential in paving the way for continued success and progress.
Geir Austigard has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Moreld Group since 2020, following his tenure as CEO of Øglænd System Group.
He brings with him 20 years of experience from Øglænd, a multinational industrial group where he held various management positions before becoming CEO in 2008. Prior to joining Øglænd System Group, Geir worked as a petroleum engineer with Shell for seven years.
He holds an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Stavanger in Norway.
Trond Rosnes is a Board Member and CFO of the Company. In 2023, he became CFO of Moreld Group, having previously served as CFO at Moreld Apply. With over 20 years of experience in audit, consultancy, and the oil and gas industry, he has held various CFO roles, including at Aarbakke. He has also been Managing Director and CFO of former Moreld Apply entities.
Trond holds a BSc in Audit & Accounting from the University of Stavanger and an MBA from Herriot-Watt University.
In September 2016, Karsten Gudmundset was appointed CEO of Moreld Apply. Prior to this, he served as Managing Director at the German Kaefer Group for eight years and held various management roles at Kvaerner and Aker Kvaerner, both in Norway and internationally.
He holds degrees from NTNU and began his career as an engineer at Kværner Rosenberg.
Jonny Logan, a Chartered Engineer and member of the Society of Offshore MWS, holds a Master's in Naval Architecture and has been with Global Maritime since 2012. Jonny has over 20 years of experience in the maritime and offshore industry.
Prior to joining the Executive Committee, Jonny held the position of Manager of Global Maritime's operations in Scotland. During this period, he developed a particular focus on projects within the Offshore Wind sector.
Kevin joined Ocean Installer in 2011 and has held a variety of roles in the project, commercial and corporate departments before assuming the role of CEO in November 2022. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Curtin University of Technology in Australia and relocated to the Stavanger region of Norway nearly 20 years ago.
Kevin has a robust background from the offshore industry, having previously held roles at Subsea 7 and Acergy. He also brings extensive experience as a board member to the table.
Julian McIntyre is a serial entrepreneur and investor with unique experience in starting, building, and financing businesses in the world's most exciting technology and energy markets. Julian has started and invested in numerous businesses, raised billions of dollars of investment capital, and shared in the value creation with experienced operator management teams. Julian is recognised as a leading player in the mid-market buy-out and leveraged finance sector. He holds a 1st class honours BSc in Computer Science & Business Studies from Queen Mary & Westfield, University of London. Mr. McIntyre is a citizen of the United Kingdom ("UK") residing in Spain.
Venkat Siva joined McIntyre Partners in 2009 and is an entrepreneur and capital markets professional, with experience in energy, technology and investment banking. Along with Julian, Venkat co-founded Greenfire Resources and Arq Limited. From 2015 until 2023, Venkat served as Arq Limited's CFO, responsible for fundraising, corporate finance, financial planning and reporting.
Prior to this, Venkat worked as a corporate finance banker within Goldman Sachs' M&A franchise, where he advised Julian on the sale of Gateway Communications to Vodafone in 2008. During his tenure at Goldman, he advised some of the UK's leading blue-chip and mid-cap companies, including Cadbury's, Tesco's, and the BBC, amongst others, on issues relating to M&A, fundraising, restructuring and strategy. Venkat previously worked for Motorola in Singapore, and holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management. Venkat is a UK citizen residing in Singapore.
Ole Slorer has close to 30 years of energy, shipping and equity research experience. Mr Slorer has a BSc in Naval Architecture & Shipping from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and a MSc in shipping, trade and Finance from City University Business School. Mr. Slorer is a Norwegian citizen residing in the United States.
Trond Rosnes is a Board Member and CFO of the Company. In 2023, he became CFO of Moreld Group, having previously served as CFO at Moreld Apply. With over 20 years of experience in audit, consultancy, and the oil and gas industry, he has held various CFO roles, including at Aarbakke. He has also been Managing Director and CFO of former Moreld Apply entities.
Trond holds a BSc in Audit & Accounting from the University of Stavanger and an MBA from Herriot-Watt University.
Mark Dickinson is the Founder and Managing Partner at Velocity Partners. Prior to this, he held the position of Chief Operating Officer at specialist private equity firm Bluewater, served on the Investment Committee at Arle Capital Partners and was a Partner at FTSE 100 company 3i plc. Having more than 25 years of private equity experience, Mark has invested in various types of deals such as buyouts, growth capital, 'buy and builds', start-ups, acquisitions, IPOs, public to privates, corporate carve outs, and private transactions across Europe, the United States, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. He has also served as a director on over 20 boards. Mark has a Law Degree from the University of Hull and is an ACA. He is a citizen and resident of the UK.
Neil Hartley has spent his career in energy services, including technical and operational roles at Schlumberger, M&A and capital raising at sector specialist investment bank PSC (previously Simmons & Company), and most recently 16 years as a private equity investor for two leading energy PE funds (First Reserve and Buckthorn).
During this time, he has originated and led private equity investments in companies headquartered in the UK, Norway, Canada, Brazil, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. His expertise, deal track record, and network are centred around engineering, services, and manufacturing businesses in the oilfield services and energy transition markets.
Neil holds a degree in engineering, economics, and management from the University of Oxford and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is a UK citizen residing in the UK.
Our diverse portfolio spans multiple sectors, including renewables, oil and gas, marine, and infrastructure, offering our employees a wide array of exciting career opportunities.
