Norwegian fish farming industry analysts Kontali has confirmed the appointment of Ole Magnus Waage as Chief Commercial Officer. In the position, Waage will lead the commercial team, securing revenue and strengthening relationships with current and prospective clients, and will take a key role in further developing Kontali’s Edge platform to best serve aquaculture market participants’ priorities.
Waage has extensive experience in various software corporations. His previous positions include serving as a Market Lead and Enterprise Account Executive at Spacemaker AI and as a Client Executive for IBM. His most recent role was Head of Global Sales Development for Spacemaker/Forma at Autodesk.
“Ole Magnus’s extensive experience in the software sector, business development, and strategic account management will be instrumental as Kontali solidifies its position as the premier global provider of data and analytics solutions for the fish farming industry. With a now complete leadership team comprised of renowned industry experts, Kontali is poised to exceed its past achievements,” Kontali CEO Kjetil Angell Kjerstad said.
Waage commented: “I am excited to join the leadership team as Chief Commercial Officer. Kontali is widely regarded as setting the global standard for insights on fisheries and aquaculture. I look forward to leveraging Kontali’s unique expertise, services, and products, while applying my software experience to strengthen collaboration with our trusted team, customers, and partners.”
He officially assumed his role with Kontali on 6 January 2025.
