CEO - Osc

Lead a technology company through a decisive phase

OSC is entering a defining stage of its development. With a strong technological foundation in simulation, virtual prototyping and digital twins, the company is now in a critical commercialisation and scaling phase. The appointment of the right CEO is essential to secure execution power and unlock further growth.

The Board and owners are seeking a CEO who can deliver measurable commercial progress, build organisational strength and lead a technology-driven business with clarity, discipline and credibility.

About OSC

OSC is a global technology company headquartered in Ålesund, Norway, with about 50 highly skilled employees. The company delivers advanced software solutions within simulation, virtual prototyping and digital twins, primarily serving offshore and ocean-based industries.

With deep roots in oil & gas and a strong position in digital transformation, OSC enables clients to explore the future before it happens — reducing risk, improving decision-making and accelerating learning across complex operations.

As CEO, you will carry full responsibility for strategy execution, performance and leadership. You will work closely with the Board and owners to translate strong technological capabilities into sustainable commercial results.

Key responsibilities

• Overall leadership of OSC, including strategy, operations, profitability and performance

• Delivering commercial traction and improved execution capability across the organisation

• Making clear priorities and decisions, including difficult ones when required

• Building trust, alignment and accountability within the leadership team and organisation

• Acting as representative towards customers, partners, investors and other stakeholders

• Driving growth through customer dialogue, partnerships and market expansion nationally and internationally

• Developing the organisation through empowerment, structure and scalable leadership practices

Experience and Qualifications

We are seeking a credible and execution-oriented leader with strong analytical capabilities and a proven ability to scale technology-driven businesses.

• Leadership experience from a technology company, providing credibility in customer dialogues and internally

• Experience from oil, gas, energy or related industries may compensate for formal technology leadership experience

• Senior leadership experience is required; CEO experience is an advantage but not a requirement

  • Candidates from senior executive roles must demonstrate responsibility for complex organisations and commercial scaling

• Proven commercial and financial responsibility, including P&L, negotiations and business development

• Experience from B2B markets; software, SaaS, digital solutions or offshore-related industries are preferred

• Exposure to international markets, partnerships and growth strategies

• Relevant higher education demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Strong delivery focus with the ability to translate strategy into results

• Team-oriented management style

• Commercial mindset with a pragmatic approach to value creation

• Structured, well-organised and analytically strong

• Ability to make and follow through on difficult decisions

• Genuine interest in people, technology and organisational development

• Strong communication skills in English and Norwegian (additional languages are a plus)

What OSC Offers

• A key leadership role at a decisive moment in the company’s development

• Opportunity to shape strategy, culture and long-term value creation

• Competitive terms, including potential equity/option programmes

• A highly competent and motivated technology organisation

• Location in Ålesund, Norway (relocation expected or existing presence)

Interested in learning more?
Contact our headhunter Eirik F. Sperre for a confidential and informal discussion.