CEO, Oxyguard

Paw Petersen is an electronic engineer specializing in measurement and control technologies and has been the owner and CEO of OxyGuard International since 2000. For more than two decades, he has been deeply involved in the development of technologies that support more sustainable, data-driven aquaculture production.
Paw Petersen has built a company specializing in advanced monitoring and control equipment for aquaculture. OxyGuard’s core focus is on delivering reliable solutions that enable fish farmers to better understand and control their production and environments.
Alongside this, OxyGuard participates in selected research-based development projects in close collaboration with research institutions and industry partners. These projects support the continuous development and validation of new technologies, ensuring that innovation is firmly grounded in biological understanding and real-world production conditions.
Paw Petersen brings a practical, technology-oriented perspective to the discussion on disruptive technologies, emphasizing that meaningful innovation in aquaculture is driven by high-quality data, intelligent control, and solutions that work consistently in everyday operations while supporting long-term sustainability.