Olav Nedrelid
CEO
Mr. Olav Nedrelid brings with him 10 years of professional IT experience. Most recently, he founded and built n3sport, an online European sports software company. As CTO, Olav built and led a team of 25 developers as well as laid the foundation for the overall system architecture. Mr. Nedrelid also successfully headed a green-field expansion into the Swedish market as well as closing projects with leading sports organizations such as UEFA (European Football Association) and WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency).
Mr. Nedrelid holds a Master in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and an MBA with Distinction from INSEAD.
Philana Chen
Director
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Ms. Philana Chen has six years experience in IT operations, spanning India, Japan and the US. Ms. Chen worked for Sapient, a US IT consultancy, where she managed cross-Pacific projects, and also at Infosys, India's premier outsourcing company, where she helped devise their China entry strategy. Her client list includes leading major financial and investment institutions, top Japanese auto manufacturers, and retailers with 1000+ outlets. In addition, she has worked with start-ups, including a major e-tailer and a VC firm.
Ms. Chen holds a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University and an MBA from INSEAD.
Fang Hao
Director - Operations
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Mr. Fang Hao has 8 years experience from embedded systems and other business software industries as developer, entrepreneur and executive. He has a solid technological understanding as well as extensive operational experience in China. His most recent position was as CTO of TopTrend Corp Ltd, a leading Chinese telecom technology and manufacturing company with revenues around $30m.
Mr. Fang holds a Master in Computer Science from NPU (North-Western Polytechnic University, Xian China).
Sheng-Yang Chiu
Director
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Dr. Sheng-Yang Chiu brings over 25 years of professional experience including cutting-edge software technologies such as web-based online distance learning, web-based extended-enterprise supply chain management, digital multimedia, and wireless communications. He has held positions at some of the world's leading technology firms including Digital Equipment Corporation, GO Corporation, and Silicon Graphics. Holding positions ranging from Managing Director to CTO, he has also been instrumental in helping young companies around the world such as Universitas 21 Global, Touchpoint, and Horton International (China).
Dr. Chiu hold a B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) in Engineering and Applied Physics and an M.S. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from M.I.T.
Jiang Zhiqiang
Director
Mr. Jiang is responsible for building and enforcing Ethos’ software development lifecycle process as well as ensure projects are delivered to Ethos’ quality standard. Prior to Ethos, Mr. Jiang spent six years working with telecommunication and film post-processing for leading studios in Hollywood and Hong Kong. His career has spanned both Singapore and China.
Mr Jiang holds dual Masters in Computer Engineering and Software Engineering from National University of Singapore (NUS), as well as a Bachelors of Science from Peking University.
Bent Erik Skaug
Country Manager Norway
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Mr. Bent Erik Skaug has 13 years of experience from the Norwegian IT Consulting industry. After graduating from university in 1994, he founded Winsoft, a Norwegian IT consulting company, and ran it for over 10 years. Winsoft served mainly Norwegian customers with custom developed IT-solutions. Mr. Skaug started his career doing software development, but gradually did more system architecture, project management and general administration as the company and the projects grew. In 2006, Ethos Technologies acquired Winsoft and Mr. Skaug took the role as Norway Country Manager. Mr. Skaug holds a Master in Computer Science from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and an MBA from INSEAD.
Mattias Hjorth
Country Manager Sweden
Mr. Hjorth has over 8 years of experience of advanced System Design. In 2001, he founded his second company, Quarterfive, a Swedish IT consulting company. He was also Manager at Saab Avitronics, a world class leader in Electronic Warfare Systems with products used in Military Aircrafts around the world. Mr. Hjorth’s background is graduate work in Applied Physics and Electronics, Linköping University, Sweden. In 2008, Ethos Technologies acquired Quarterfive and Mr. Hjorth took on the role as Country Manager Sweden.
Kaj Green
Independent Chairman of the Board
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Mr. Kaj Green is the former CEO of EDS’ operations in the North Europe region (DK, FIN, NL, NO, and SE). Prior to that, he was CEO for Bull, first in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe and then in Central Europe (DE, AU, and CH). In addition, while at Bull, he served as the Europe VP. From 1993 to 1994, Mr. Green was CEO of Dialog (formerly known as Kommundata and today a part of TietoEnator), where he was responsible for privatising the company and leading it in a new direction - from a "public sector" organisation to a leading market oriented IT business focusing on IT services and outsourcing.
From 1980 to 1992, Mr. Green has held a range of positions at Capgemini, starting as head of operations in Sweden, and then becoming General Manager of operations in Finland, Denmark, Norway, Great Britain, Germany and Austria. In 1992 he was appointed CEO of Cap Debis, a joint venture between Debis/Daimler Benz and Cap Gemini Sogeti.
Markku Silén
Independent Board Director
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Mr Silén has held a number of executive positions, including having served as CEO for Accenture Nordic and Baltic operation from 2002 - 2006.