Purapipe is excited to announce the appointment of Jesper Steen as its new Chief Executive Officer. Jesper brings with him a wealth of expertise in leadership, project management, and business development, having held prominent roles in industries ranging from renewable energy and oil & gas to large-scale engineering projects.
“We are delighted to welcome Jesper Steen to Purapipe,” said Nick Cochrane-Dyet, Chairman of the Board. “His extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams, transforming businesses and delivering results make him the ideal leader for Purapipe.”
His appointment comes at an important time for Purapipe as the company establishes itself in the middle east and ramps up international operations.
Jesper’s career spans over 20 years with a consistent track record of strategic growth and operational excellence. Most recently, Jesper served as Head of Project Sales at MAN Energy Solutions, where he led sales in the maritime sector. Prior to that, he was the CEO and Partner at Sustain, where he launched SustainRenewables and achieved significant growth.
Jesper gained international exposure early in his career through deployments in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Australia, and he held pivotal roles at Maersk Drilling and Teekay where he was responsible for successful delivery of offshore oilfield projects.
“Jesper’s expertise in managing capital projects, client relations, and navigating complex business environments makes him uniquely qualified to lead Purapipe through its next growth phase.”, said Arvid Ophaug, founder of Purapipe.
Jesper Steen commented, “I am excited to join Purapipe and lead our team as we embark on the next leg on the journey. Purapipe is well-positioned to disrupt the industry, and I cannot overstate the importance of the technology that we are building.”
Jesper holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and Commercial Law from Aarhus University.