Management

A team of innovators eager to revolutionize the world of nanomaterials

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    Christian Dethloff

    CEO - Chief Executive Officer

    Prior to joining LayerOne, Christian was CEO of Pharos Advisors AS, advising and investing in growth stage companies. Before this, he was director in the corporate finance team of SEB Enskilda with responsibility for equity private placements, IPOs and M&A transactions in the renewable energy space. Christian has headed up Elkem Solar AS from initiation to commercialization, served as SVP for Solar Business Development in Orkla ASA and worked with BCG in Germany on restructuring the capital goods industry. He started his career in product supply and engineering with Procter&Gamble in Brussels.

    Christian holds a master of science degree in Chemical Engineering from Universität Karlsruhe KIT in Germany.

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    Morten Eikenes

    Chief Commercial Officer

    With a strong track record in innovation, product and change management, Morten is a seasoned professional in the chemical industry. Before his role as Chief Commercial Officer at LayerOne, Morten was CEO at Bioenvision, where he championed the commercialization of cutting-edge POSS solutions in the fields of Flame Retardance and Hydrophobation. He has held key positions at Jotun, driving the technical development of Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) and leading global profitability and product innovations.

    Morten holds a doctor’s degree in Science and has studied business administration. His career is marked by a pursuit for innovation, and a belief in the transformative power of science and technology in creating sustainable industry solutions.

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    Annette Frotjold

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Annette brings a wealth of experience in marketing, branding, communications, and design, honed through years of dedicated work within industrial sectors. She has a bachelor’s in communication sciences from Italy, where she also managed marketing and communications for an EPC company operating within energy, oil & gas and shipping. She has also worked ten years with marketing and communications for a major engine manufacturer.

    Annette is part of a highly skilled management team in Clara Venture Labs (CVL). Through CVL Venture Support she actively contributes to rapid scaling and success of LayerOne in her field of expertise.

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    Christer Strand

    Chief Financial Officer

    Christer started as CFO for LayerOne in May 2022. Christer has previous experience from Bergen Engines, where he worked as Head of Controlling, and Deloitte auditing various industries. In addition, he has worked as CFO in a tech startup, and has served as board member for several entities.

    Christer is part of a highly skilled management team in Clara Venture Labs (CVL). Through CVL Venture Support he actively contributes to rapid scaling and success of LayerOne in his field of expertise.

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    Irene Rye Skrugstad

    Chief People Officer

    Irene joined LayerOne in April 2022 as interim CPO. Irene has 25-year HR leader experience from different branches. She has a Master from BI, Oslo in Value Creation & Strategy.

    Irene is part of a highly skilled management team in Clara Venture Labs (CVL). Through CVL Venture Support she actively contributes to rapid scaling and success of LayerOne in her field of expertise.