The management team at Pneumatec comprises seasoned professionals with extensive expertise in technology development, anesthesia, finance and executive leadership.
Technical Director and Co-founder
Nils Terje holds a Cand. real. degree in Nuclear Physics from the University of Oslo.
He founded Ottestad Breathing Systems AS (now OBS Technology AS) in 1984. With extensive experience in developing advanced technology, primarily for offshore and subsea markets, he has contributed significantly to the field.
His work includes the development of professional diving equipment (1984–1993) and mechanical regulators for offshore firewater systems and subsea operations (1998–2016).
MD, DiPH, Specialist of Anesthesia and Co-founder
Knut Ole brings a wealth of competence and experience with use of ventilators in critical care both in hospitals and field hospitals, in war and disaster relief settings.
President of the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (2001-2005). He is founder and chair of the Task Force on Quality Control of Disaster Management
From 1996 till 2016 he was Head of Anesthesia, Norwegian Armed Force Medical Services.
For the International Comittee of Red Cross Knut Ole also have served at hospitals for war surgery on several missions (1984-1993). Since 2006 in charge of civilian anesthesial capasity building program in Afghanistan.
Managing Director
Niels Erik holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction 2984 from Concordia University, Montreal.
Before joining Pneumatec AS, Niels Erik has held managing positions in several international companies as;
Regroup AS, Senior Partner (2020-2024)
Nokas AS, CFO (2009-2020)
PWC, Director (2008-2009)
BW Offshore Ltd, CFO (2006-2008)
Teekay Norway AS, Managing Director Sandefjord (2003-2006)
Ugland Nordic Shipping AS, CFO (1994-2003),Nordic American Tanker Ltd, CFO (1995-2004), Eikland AS, Finance Manager &Company Secretary (1990-1994), Kosmos Shipping AS, Finance Manager (1989-1990),