Andreas Hoel Gaarder

Andreas Hoel Gaarder has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Andreas started their career at Daimler AG as an intern, where they gained experience in automated data evaluation and supported drivers assistance systems development. Andreas then worked at Bredero Shaw as a Project Manager, managing and coordinating subsea pipe line coating projects. At FORCE Technology, they held positions as a Project Engineer and Senior Engineer, working on various engineering projects.

Gaarder then joined Schlumberger, where they held multiple roles including Senior Consultant Flow Services, Senior Production Engineer, and OLGA Business Development Manager. In these positions, they specialized in flow assurance consulting, dynamic simulation technology, and production well optimization.

Andreas then moved to P2 Energy Solutions as a Business Development Director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, responsible for expanding the company's client base in these regions. After that, they worked at Wood as a Business Manager for Process Solutions Consulting in the Middle East and India. In this role, they managed and grew the company's Intelligent Operations business, established local operations in Abu Dhabi, and built relationships with key accounts.

Currently, Gaarder is working at FutureOn as the Vice President for the Middle East and Asia Pacific region. Prior to this role, they served as the Vice President for EMEA and India, where they successfully closed new clients and secured renewals, contributing to the company's growth.

Overall, Gaarder's work experience demonstrates their expertise in business development, project management, engineering, and leadership roles within the energy industry.

Andreas Hoel Gaarder holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Energy-, Process-, and Flow Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), which they obtained from 2001 to 2007. As part of their five-year professional MSc. program in Mechanical Engineering, they also completed an exchange year at the University of Stuttgart in 2004-2005, focusing on Aerodynamics and Automotive Engineering. Additionally, Andreas has obtained certifications in Business Development: Strategic Planning, Digital Transformation, and Managing Teams from LinkedIn in 2019.