Management
Eirik Gudmundsen
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer of Xait, Eirik Gudmundsen brings 18+ years of experience in developing industry-leading software technology for the Oil & Gas industry. Eirik also has 6 years of international experience in Marketing and Sales, both as regional leader of Middle East and Asia Pacific based in Kuala Lumpur, as well as Global Sales & Marketing leadership roles based in Stavanger, Norway. Eirik is passionate about family, work, leadership and technology. He believes that high performing teams and companies are founded on trust, collaboration and knowledge. Success can be achieved with a clear vision and plan, and by leveraging new technologies and embracing diversities. He is also passionate about music, and enjoy genres from Pop & Rock to Jazz & Soul. Nothing beats putting on a good record on Friday night to kick off the weekend - He call it his Friday Snack!
Kris Sæther
Chief Commercial Officer
Kris Sæther is Chief Commercial Officer of Xait. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Media Studies and has worked in financial communication in London and Frankfurt prior to joining Xait. He has 20+ years’ experience from the information management industry. Kris is an avid runner and skier, and a passionate fan of the world’s coolest soccer team, Tottenham. If he is not working or running, you will find him cheering for his two daughters on the handball court.
Reidun Risøy Heyerdahl
HR & Office Manager
Reidun is the HR & Office Manager of Xait. She holds a bachelor degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration with a specialization in Work and Organizational Psychology.She has over 20 years of experience from change management, interaction and beeing a people-person in both public and private companies. Reidun is just as passionate about people in her spare time as she is at work. She is a board member at HBF (Handikappede barns foreldreforening) where she is working politically for better rights and possibilities of children with disabilities. Reidun loves spending time with her family, hiking in the mountains or just relax and read a book.
Roy Olsen
Operations & Security Manager
Roy is the Operations and Security Manager at Xait. He brings more than 20 years of experience within mission critical systems architecture, technical infrastructure and operations from leading companies in the Information Technology & Software, Media and Oil & Gas industries. Roy has served on a selection of advisory boards and councils and is engaged in several technical communities and technology focused non-profits. As a self proclaimed multipotentialite, any free time not spent with his family, is easily consumed by a multitude of hobbies and interests ranging from electronics and home automation to tennis and mountain biking via climate change and social anthropology.
John Ingve Eielsen
Chief Technology Officer
John Ingve comes with 15 years of experience in developing software for the Oil & Gas and energy industry, where he has held roles from software developer to architect and manager. John Ingve is technology enthusiast, and is a believer in continuously improving to meet the demands of the future. He enjoys spending time with his family (including his two dogs), reading history books and hiking in the great outdoors.
Silje Stensland
Marketing Manager
Silje is Marketing Manager of Xait. She holds a Bachelor in Marketing Communication and an Executive Master in Business Administration. She is an analytical, efficient and results-focused marketing and communications professional, her career spans over 15 years in real estate, oil & gas and IT. Silje has travelled the world and finds great inspiration in architecture and design. When she is not busy growing the Xait brand, you can find her at her family cabin in picturesque Sirdal, Norway, mountaineering and cross-country skiing.
Frank Skavland
Chief Financial Officer
Frank has extensive background from corporate finance and investment banking - working for national and international clients in a range of different sectors. He holds a Master of Science in Business and Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics. Besides work, Frank is busy changing diapers and not sleeping. His little son and daughter take up a lot of his time. Frank has a great interest in old houses and architecture and he loves to travel. His goal is to visit all countries in the world before he dies.
Eric Lewin
Technical Product Manager
As Technical Product Manager at Xait, Eric brings 20+ years of experience of coming up with and implementing solutions in the software industry, either technical or organizational, in various roles ranging from developer to acting CTO. Eric is an engaged creative problem solver that thrives at the whiteboard.
Sales
Kris Sæther
Chief Commercial Officer
Kris Sæther is Chief Commercial Officer of Xait. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Media Studies and has worked in financial communication in London and Frankfurt prior to joining Xait. He has 20+ years’ experience from the information management industry. Kris is an avid runner and skier, and a passionate fan of the world’s coolest soccer team, Tottenham. If he is not working or running, you will find him cheering for his two daughters on the handball court.
Tore Medhaug
Business Development Manager - EMENA Region
Tore holds a Technical degree and have different business courses from BI Norwegian Business School. Tore has previously worked for different oil service companies and IT companies. With his positive mood and energy for sales, he loves to challenge clients to find the contemporary solutions for them.
Lars Sanne
Business Development Manager
Lars holds a degree In Marketing from BI Norwegian Business School. He has previously worked for energy and insurance companies as well as IT companies. Lars enjoys having a busy schedule and loves helping companies change the way they work. When not at work he is an avid outdoorsman and loves skiing and hikes in nature.
Monica Vigrestad
Business Development Manager
Monica holds an MBA and has 20 years of experience from the IT and Telecommunications industry, where she has held roles from Project Manager to Senior Consultant and Sales Professional. She loves finding solutions to problems. Monica is a methodology and technology enthusiast, and believes the world will be a more exciting place to live as we start adapting to a more digital world. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, but always finds time for her computer projects and helping others utilize technology.
Travis Baldwin
Business Development Manager (US office)
Travis holds a B.S. in Finance, a B.S. in Marketing with a Minor in International Business, and an Executive MBA. Travis has more than a decade of SaaS-based experience in the Biotech, Energy, Finance, Healthcare, and Manufacturing sectors.
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