Innovasea Strengthens Norwegian Footprint with Strategic Promotions
Innovasea, a leading name in advanced aquatic solutions catering to aquaculture and fish tracking, has announced significant leadership changes within its Norwegian operations. In a move aimed at enhancing its service delivery and expansion capabilities, Torstein Mellingen has been appointed as the new Director of Sales for the EMEA region, while Sigve Naustdal has stepped up to the position of Managing Director for Norway.
Strategic Implications of Promotions
These promotions are part of Innovasea’s broader strategy to cater to the needs of its current European clientele while paving the way for growth in emerging markets. Tim Stone, Innovasea’s VP, expressed confidence in the new appointees, stating, “Their proven track records and deep expertise make them ideally positioned to help drive our next phase of growth.” He emphasized the importance of their insights and experience in scaling operations and providing innovative technology solutions.
New Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
Prior to his promotion, Mellingen served as the Business Development Manager, where he successfully contributed to the company’s growth. As Director of Sales for the EMEA region, he will not only oversee sales operations but also focus on expanding the European workforce through internal promotions and strategic hires in both the Norwegian and Greek offices.
Mellingen expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, “I’m excited to help shape a team that’s agile, customer-focused, and equipped to deliver real value in every interaction.” He aims to build on Innovasea’s legacy of innovation while enhancing customer relationships to deliver cutting-edge equipment and services.
Naustdal’s Vision for Norway’s Operations
Naustdal’s elevation to Managing Director follows over five years with Innovasea, most recently as Norway’s Director of Technical Services. In his new role, he will work closely with Mellingen on recruitment strategies and the development of an ongoing sales roadmap. Importantly, Naustdal aims to establish scalable best practices across the organization.
“By redefining existing roles and creating new ones, we will leverage our team’s skills to effectively meet customer needs,” remarked Naustdal. He believes that continuous innovation and improved processes will unlock new business avenues.
Educational Background of Promoted Leaders
Torstein Mellingen holds a master’s degree in finance from The Norwegian University of Life Sciences School of Economics and Business. Sigve Naustdal has a Master of Science (MSc) in physics from the University of Bergen (UiB) and is currently working towards an Executive MBA from Handelshøgskolen Nord.
Conclusion
These pivotal promotions place Innovasea in a robust position to expand its services and technology offerings in Europe and beyond, ensuring continued innovation and customer satisfaction.
Image: Torstein Mellingen (left) and Sigve Naustdal (right)
