Simone John
About Simone John
Simone John is the Director of Customer Success & Sustainable Business at Cognite AS, where she focuses on digitalization initiatives to enhance sustainability in heavy asset industries. With a background in geology and extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, she is committed to reducing emissions and resource usage in industrial operations.
Current Role at Cognite
Simone John serves as the Director of Customer Success & Sustainable Business at Cognite AS, a position held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on integrating sustainable business practices within the company's operations in Oslo, Norway. Her work emphasizes digitalization initiatives that aim to enhance sustainability in heavy asset industries, reflecting her commitment to reducing emissions and resource usage.
Previous Experience in Geology
Prior to her current role, Simone John worked as a Senior Geologist at Aker BP ASA from 2016 to 2020, and at Det norske oljeselskap ASA from 2008 to 2016. Her tenure at Aker BP ASA lasted four years, while her eight years at Det norske oljeselskap ASA were spent in Fornebuporten. Earlier in her career, she also worked as an Offshore Geologist at DOF Subsea Norway AS for six months in 2007-2008.
Educational Background
Simone John obtained her Master of Science (MSc) in Structural Geology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where she studied from 2005 to 2007. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geology/Earth Science, General, from the same institution, completing her studies from 1999 to 2007. This educational foundation supports her extensive experience in geology and sustainable business practices.
Commitment to Sustainability
Simone John demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability, focusing on reducing emissions and resource usage in industrial operations. Her current role at Cognite AS allows her to contribute to sustainable business practices in Oslo, Norway. She actively engages in initiatives that promote digitalization as a means to enhance sustainability in heavy asset industries.