Hello, I'm Ole T.
I’m a strategic advisor and hands-on transformation leader with 20+ years of experience driving growth, restructuring, and operational excellence across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, automotive, FMCG, and government. As SVP at Aker BioMarine, I led a global transformation program that doubled company valuation in six months and delivered $38.6M in annual savings through structural and operational changes. I’ve built and led cross-functional teams, developed scalable data and IT platforms, and driven strategic initiatives from concept to execution. Through my firm, Thoresen Advisory Partners, I now support both corporates and scale-ups with transformation strategy, benefit realization, and operational execution. I take on roles ranging from interim/fractional COO to trusted advisor to the CEO — always focused on real results, not just reports.
Details
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelC-Suite
- Highest Level of EducationMasters
Current / Most Recent Job Title
SVP Strategy & Improvement
Current / Most Recent Employment
Aker BioMarine ASA
Industry
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Wholesale
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Language(s)
- English, United States
- English, United Kingdom
- English, Australia
- English, Canada
- Norwegian, Norway
Professional Membership / Certification
Lean Six Sigma Prince2 Project Management Scaled Agile Framework – Leading SAFe ISO 27001/27002 – Information Security Management Systems Korn Ferry Leadership Assessment (program graduate)
Skills
* Business Transformation & Turnaround * Strategic Operating Model Design * Digital Strategy & Data Platforms (Google Cloud, Boomi) * Supply Chain & Procurement Optimization * Change Management & Stakeholder Alignment * Interim COO / Transformation PMO * Start-Up Scaling & Go-to-Market Execution * Cross-functional Team Leadership * Benefit Realization & KPI Tracking * Carve-Outs & Post-Merger Integration
Areas of Professional Interest
* Strategic transformation and restructuring * Helping scale-ups build operational maturity * High-impact execution in complex environments * Cross-border market entry (especially into Norway) * Aligning strategy, structure, and culture * Partnering with founders and leadership teams to drive measurable change * Embedding with clients to follow through on delivery