Meet the WellPower Technologies Team
Daniel Bjerkmo
Founder of WellPower Technologies AS, and inventor of WEX²™ technology
Qualifications:
Msc. Engineering NTNU, Petroleum Engineering
Bsc. Engineering NTNU, Mechanical Engineering
Process Technician Trade Certificate
Industrial Mechanic Trade Certificate
Career:
Daniel Bjerkmo brings a unique combination of hands-on field experience and engineering expertise, enabling seamless integration between design, planning, and execution. With over a decade in key roles at IKM-Group, Equinor, and AkerBP, he has developed deep competence in production optimization, technical integrity, and offshore operations.
At Equinor, Daniel held leadership roles in project management, process engineering, and offshore operations, overseeing production shutdowns, optimizing process performance, and ensuring technical integrity in complex energy projects. His experience bridges the gap between onshore engineering and offshore operations, enabling seamless collaboration between planning and project execution.
Prior to that, he played a key role at IKM-Group, working as a Project Engineer and Offshore Supervisor across well completions, subsea operations, commissioning, and production optimization. His hands-on experience in offshore environments, combined with engineering expertise, has enabled him to drive operational improvements and develop innovative methodologies for well interventions and subsea operations.
With this unique blend of field experience and technical knowledge, Daniel is committed to advancing innovation at WellPower Technologies AS, helping to develop and implement cutting-edge energy solutions and maximizing value for our clients.
Meet Our Board
Thomas Sperle
Knut Håvard Nordstad
Thomas Sperle
Chairman of the board
Senior executive and technologist with 20+ years' experience in energy, subsea, and industrial sectors. Proven leader in R&D, innovation scaling, and international technology commercialization. Formerly with Equinor and RESMAN; founder and executive in multiple high-tech startups. Strong background in IP strategy,
Chairman of the board
Senior executive and technologist with 20+ years' experience in energy, subsea, and industrial sectors. Proven leader in R&D, innovation scaling, and international technology commercialization. Formerly with Equinor and RESMAN; founder and executive in multiple high-tech startups. Strong background in IP strategy, fundraising, M&A, and global deployment. PhD in Chemical Engineering; board and advisory experience across industry.
Jan Biti
Knut Håvard Nordstad
Thomas Sperle
Board Member
Over 30 years of experience building and investing in tech companies, with a strong focus on scaling innovation internationally. Co-founder of multiple ventures including Marine Cybernetics (sold to DNV GL), Innotech Solar, and CoFounder AS. Involved in 20+ start-ups and spin-offs from research, academia, and industry.
Knut Håvard Nordstad
Knut Håvard Nordstad
Knut Håvard Nordstad
Board Member
Process Engineering specialist with over four decades of experience in design, operations, and technology qualification, including senior roles at Equinor such as Chief Engineer, Kårstø Operations Manager, and project advisor. Known for blending deep technical expertise with practical operational insight and strategic leadership across major energy projects.
Morten Risstad
Morten Risstad
Knut Håvard Nordstad
Board Member
Financial expert and NTNU Associate Professor with 20+ years in FX, derivatives, and fixed income trading, including senior roles at SpareBank 1 Markets and Danske Bank. Holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Economics with deep expertise in risk management and financial analytics.
Daniel Bjerkmo
Morten Risstad
Daniel Bjerkmo
Founder & Board member
Multidisciplinary engineering leader with extensive offshore operations and project execution experience across high-impact field developments. Combines hands-on expertise from 12+ offshore campaigns with a strong academic foundation and strategic focus on energy system optimization.
Joakim Bjerkmo
Morten Risstad
Daniel Bjerkmo
Founder & Board member
Versatile engineering leader with hands-on experience in offshore operations, commissioning, and decommissioning on the NCS. Proven in FPSO production, pigging, and process optimization, with dual degrees in petroleum and mechanical engineering and a structured, cross-disciplinary approach to complex projects.
