Rune Olav Pedersen
About Rune Olav Pedersen
Rune Olav Pedersen is the President and CEO of PGS, a position he has held since 2017. He has an extensive background in law and business, with previous roles in both the private and public sectors, including significant experience in the oil and energy industry.
Current Role at PGS
Rune Olav Pedersen has served as the President & CEO of PGS since 2017. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and operations of the company, which is based in the Oslo Area, Norway. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding PGS through various industry challenges and opportunities over the past seven years.
Previous Experience at PGS
Prior to his current position, Rune Olav Pedersen held several roles at PGS. He was the General Counsel from 2010 to 2014, followed by the role of General Counsel & SVP Communication and Marketing from 2014 to 2016. He then served as Executive Vice President & General Counsel for a year before becoming the President & CEO.
Education and Expertise
Rune Olav Pedersen holds a Master of Laws from the University of Oslo, which he completed from 1992 to 1998. He furthered his education with a Post Graduate Diploma in EC Competition Law from King's College London in 2003 and an Executive MBA from London Business School from 2012 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in law and business management.
Professional Background
Before joining PGS, Rune Olav Pedersen worked at Arntzen de Besche, where he served as a Partner in Oil and Energy from 2006 to 2010 and as an Associate - Senior Lawyer from 1998 to 2006. He also has military experience, having served as a Non Commissioned Officer in the Royal Norwegian Navy from 1991 to 1992 and completed Naval Officers Training from 1990 to 1991.
Board Memberships
Rune Olav Pedersen holds the position of deputy non-executive director at the Norwegian Shipowners' Mutual War Risk Insurance Association. Additionally, he serves as a non-executive director at Azimuth Ltd. These roles reflect his involvement in the maritime and insurance sectors.