John M. Lervik
About John M. Lervik
John M. Lervik is a Norwegian entrepreneur and technology executive, currently serving as the Chairman of Omny and the Chief Strategy & Development Officer at Cognite. He is recognized for his contributions to the technology sector, including founding Fast Search & Transfer and Cxense, and holds a PhD from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Work at Omny
John M. Lervik has served as Chairman of Omny since 2022. His tenure at the company has lasted for two years, during which he has contributed to the strategic direction and development of the organization. Omny is based in Oslo, Norway.
Work at Cognite
Lervik is currently the Founder and Chief Strategy & Development Officer at Cognite, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Founder and CEO of Cognite from 2017 to 2022, contributing to the company's growth and technological advancements in the Oslo Area, Norway.
Education and Expertise
John M. Lervik holds a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he studied from 1988 to 1996. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his work in technology and software development.
Background in Microsoft
Lervik worked at Microsoft as Corporate Vice President for a brief period from 2008 to 2009. During his time there, he served as Vice President of Enterprise Search and played a significant role in the integration of FAST, which was acquired by Microsoft for USD 1.3 billion in 2008.
Achievements in Technology
In 1997, John M. Lervik co-founded Fast Search & Transfer (FAST), where he served as Chief Technology Officer and later as Chief Executive Officer. He also founded Cxense in 2010, which was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 2014. In 2005, he was recognized by Forbes as a member of the E-gang for his pioneering work in the technology sector.