I am a global professional with a passion for solving complex problems and building businesses that drive meaningful change. My journey started in management consulting, and over the years, I have worked across multiple industries and countries, focusing on innovation and digital transformation.As Chief Commercial Officer of Pelagus 3D, a thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen joint venture, I lead its global growth, transforming supply chains in the maritime and offshore industries through advanced digital solutions.What motivates me most is finding ways to challenge the status quo and bring people together to tackle tough challenges. I thrive on working at the intersection of strategy, technology, and collaboration, helping teams and partners achieve more than they thought possible.
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Ceo | Corporate Co-FounderPelagus 3DSingapore -
Chief Commercial Officer (Cco) | Corporate Start-Up FounderPelagus 3D Oct 2023 - PresentSingaporeAs the Chief Commercial Officer, I lead all commercial operations at Pelagus 3D, overseeing Sales, Marketing, Legal, Customer Success, and Strategic Growth. My role encompasses driving global partnerships, managing investor relations, and steering the company’s long-term strategy, positioning Pelagus 3D as a leader in on-demand digital manufacturing for the maritime and offshore sectors. -
Startup MentorTechstars Dec 2020 - PresentSingapore -
Board MemberNorwegian Am Jul 2022 - Jul 2024Oslo, Norway -
Corporate Venture LeadWilhelmsen Group Nov 2019 - Oct 2023SingaporeAs Corporate Venture Lead and part of the Corporate Venture team, I worked in an ecosystem where ventures are developed both vertically and horizontally across technology stacks and customer pain point segments co-created with key development partners. As the number one employee, I was responsible to scale up the 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing (AM) venture from the first commercial program to successful company launch, Pelagus 3D, offering a solution that is reducing supply chain costs, delivery times and minimize the impact on the environment by producing parts on-demand close to the point of need.Key results:- Strong year to year revenue growth- More than 3000 maritime vessels / offshore platforms part of customer programs- Partnership with 15 Original Equipment Manufactures (OEMs)- Established a global manufacturing network of 50+ production partners- Digital warehouse and manufacturing platform developed - Identified engineering partner (thyssenkrupp), and led the joint venture process to establishment of Pelagus 3D- Scaled up the team to 7 FTEs (customer success, platform development, business operations, sales & marketing)- Close collaboration with regulatory bodies and authorities -
Business Transformation Manager | Head Of Digital PortfolioWilhelmsen Group Jan 2019 - Oct 2019Oslo Area, NorwayInvolved in establishing the Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) Business Transformation function with the overall objective to strengthen the focus and capabilities of managing WSS' united transformation agenda in line with the strategy. As Business Transformation Manager, I was responsible for the WSS' digital portfolio -
Transformation ManagerWilhelmsen Group Mar 2018 - Dec 2018Oslo Area, NorwayLargely responsible for supporting the VP Technical Solutions and Marketing (Wilhelmsen Ships Service) in recognizing areas of improvement (develop and maintain the improvement agenda) within the organizational frameworks and the interfaces within which the team operates. -
Senior Management ConsultantCapgemini Invent Aug 2015 - May 2018Oslo Area, NorwayPart of Capgemini Consulting’s Operations & Technology unit, contributing to projects within the oil and gas, manufacturing, shipping, railway and banking sectors. My focus areas were primarily within supply chain management, digital manufacturing (Industry 4.0) and business transformation. Moreover, I was an active contributor to the academic environment in Capgemini Consulting within these areas. I have managed both projects and own work streams from start-up to execution and completion. My experience range from large transformation programs to advanced analytics and modeling.Selected engagements:• Project Manager, Supply chain transformation, Global chemicals company• Work Stream Lead, Business carve-out (supply chain), Global shipping company• Analyst, IT Transformation Program, Nordic FinTech player• Analyst, Norwegian railway reform • Analyst, Market Analysis, European fuel retail company -
Intern - AnalystRystad Energy Jun 2011 - May 2015Oslo Area, NorwayRystad Energy is a leading oil and gas business intelligence house in Norway, providing both strategy consulting and novel database products to the global oil and gas business. Rystad Energy’s main products, UCube and DCube, are complete bottom-up oil and gas field databases including reserves, production, ownership, economics and oil service purchases.During my internships, I participated in several oil and gas related activities:• Developed in team a database for the global vessel fleet• Shale asset modeling and valuation• Developed in team an application, URank, which was launched at ONS 2012• Analyzed and defined the average opex split for E&P companies for certain regions• Analyzed the global oil service market• Analyzed EPC contracts (engineering, procurement, construction) -
Intern - Management ConsultantSopra Steria Jun 2014 - Aug 2014Oslo Area, NorwayLarge Norwegian Retail Chain Group – Project Lead Client experienced decreasing profitability in the chain, and needed help to find the key drivers to the cause and how to attain a profitable business. The deliverables included a segmentation analysis of their stores and well-defined strategies on how to increase the profitability for each segment. This was done through extensive store data analysis and questionnaires. Moreover, the team developed a tool to highlight the stores that was in potential danger of bankruptcy, so that the client could initiate preventive measures.
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Haakon Ellekjaer Education Details
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Industrial Economics And Technology Management -
Department Of Management, Technology And Economics (Mtec) -
Ås Upper Secondary (Norway)Science And Academic Specialization In General -
Scandinavian School Of Brussels (Belgium)Science And Academic Specialization In General
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Haakon Ellekjaer works for Pelagus 3d
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Haakon Ellekjaer's current role is CEO | Corporate Co-Founder.
What schools did Haakon Ellekjaer attend?
Haakon Ellekjaer attended Norwegian University Of Science And Technology (Ntnu), Eth Zurich, Ås Upper Secondary (Norway), Scandinavian School Of Brussels (Belgium).
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