AKVA Group søker:

Chief Technology Officer - AKVA Digital

AKVA Digital is continuing the journey to become a truly world-class digital business and is now seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This is a high-impact executive role for a leader who can combine technical mastery with business leadership, transforming AKVA Digital into a best-practice SaaS organization serving aquaculture clients globally.

As CTO - AKVA Digital you will own the technology strategy, lead the entire software development and SaaS platform, and ensure AKVA Digital operates as a high-performing, financially scalable software company-with AI as a central enabler for precision farming, automation, and real-time decision-making. You will work closely with all product areas to ensure we deliver value to our customers and scale the business in line with the best SaaS companies globally. Our four main product areas are:

• AKVA fishtalk: Digital production control and planning system with full traceability from broodstock to harvest.
• AKVA connect: Automation and control platform integrating feeding systems and hardware for centralized farm operations.
• AKVA submerged: Automated biomass and health monitoring using underwater cameras and AI.
• AKVA observe: AI-powered precision farming and management to optimize feed conversion ratio (FCR).
  

Key responsibilities:

• Executive Leadership: Act as a key member of the Digital management team and represent AKVA Digital externally when required.
• Technology Strategy: Own the execution and implementation of technical roadmap and align initiatives with business objectives and financial targets.
• Software Development Leadership: Lead engineering teams, coding standards, and delivery processes for efficiency and quality.
• SaaS Operations: Oversee DevOps, cloud operations, and service reliability.
• Financial Performance: Drive cost discipline and resource optimization to achieve EBIT and EBITDA targets.
• Architecture & Governance: Establish standards for scalability, security, and compliance.
• Innovation & Partnerships: Embed AI across products and processes; build strategic technology partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in technical / commercial field, or equivalent relevant education
• Proven track record as CTO or senior technology leader in SaaS or industrial tech
• Expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and SaaS operations
• Strong business acumen and ability to link technology to commercial outcomes
• Experience with AI technologies and organizational transformation
• Strong leadership skills with a motivational and hands-on approach
• Strong communication skills (Norwegian & English fluency required)

What AKVA Digital can offer

At AKVA Digital, you will be part of a global and innovative company with a clear ambition of "pioneering a better future", and where the mission is to enable sustainable and profitable aquaculture through innovative digital solutions. This is not an internal IT role, it is an executive leadership role for a customer-facing software company, where we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A collaborative and inclusive culture based on strong company values
• A work environment where you will collaborate and develop together with highly talented, solution oriented, and committed colleagues.

• The chance to make a global impact on the development of the aquaculture industry

If you have any questions regarding AKVA group or the position, please contact our Recruitment advisor in Gevir Group; Ingrid Sølvberg at: +47 977 23 154 or ingrid@gevirgroup.no

AKVA group is the world's largest supplier of solutions and services to global aquaculture. Driven by passion, commitment and a deep understanding of the complexity in our industry, we can solve the most advanced challenges at sea and on land, and contribute in making aquaculture more sustainable. The will to pioneer a better future has been the driving force for AKVA group since the birth in Norway over 40 years ago. Today we are present in all the world's markets with offices in 11 countries.

AKVA Digital is the software business unit of AKVA group, delivering cloud-based SaaS products and digital services to aquaculture clients worldwide. Our mission is to enable sustainable and profitable aquaculture through innovative digital solutions.