Learn more about HUB Ocean

We are an independent non-profit ocean foundation. Deeply grounded in science we are on a mission to: to change the fate of the ocean by unleashing the power of data, technology and collaboration.

We are focused on delivering impact though data, technology and collaboration initiatives that bridge the public and private sectors. Our vision is to provide fit-for-purpose data to compel decision makers to steer a better course for ocean health.

We were born out of a collaboration between the World Economic Forum and the Aker Group. We lead the Ocean Data Action Coalition for the Ocean Panel and support the UN Ocean Decade through the UN Corporate Data Group.

Meet our Team

Kimberly Mathisen, Chief Executive Officer

Mathisen joined as CEO in 2022, coming from the role of General Manager of Microsoft Norway. She has 25+ years of experience in digitalization and technology, Branded Consumer Goods, Pharmaceuticals and Media leading across geographies in North America, Europe and Asia.

Kimberly Mathisen has extensive board experience and has been named one of Norway’s top female executives in technology and one of Norway’s most influential leaders.

Mathisen has a BS in engineering from the University of Illinois, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

  • Albert Salwa

    Software Engineer

  • Anna Silyakova

    Science Lead

  • Eduard Ferragut

    Software Engineer

  • Francesco Rivetti

    Staff Software Engineer

  • Gard Rimestad

    DevOps Engineer

  • Gustav Kågesten

    Director of Data

  • Ine Christin Lødemel

    Office Manager & Executive Assistant

  • Iren Magnussen-Kyseth

    Controller

  • Jo Øvstaas

    Director of Ocean Innovation

  • Johannes Berrum

    Industry Lead & Head of Growth

  • Laurence Janssens

    Chief Operation Officer

  • Martin Moen

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Matthew Whaley

    Data and Operations Manager

  • Merin Joseph

    Data Engineer

  • Mikhail Artemov

    Senior Data Engineer

  • Niklas Larsson

    Head of Product

  • Nima Ajdari

    Senior Software Engineer

  • Pingua Huang

    Director of Software Engineering

  • Sive Einarsson

    Communication and Project Advisor

  • Sharath Koovill

    Senior Software Engineer

  • Tara Zeynep Baris

    Product and Data Science Lead

  • Tom Redd

    Ocean Governance Manager

  • Trude Haukås

    Accountant

  • Vigdis Hvaal

    Director of Communication & People

  • Xavier Pivan

    Senior Data Scientist

Meet our Board of Directors

  • Nina Jensen

    Nina Jensen is the CEO of REV Ocean and is a tireless champion for promoting environmentally responsible solutions for the world’s Ocean. She started this position in 2018 after 12 years of positive impact in WWF-Norway (as Secretary-General since 2012). Nina has a burning commitment and passion for the Ocean, conservation and sustainable solutions. She holds a Master’s degree in Marine Biology from the University of Fishery Science in Tromsø, and has a background in communications and marketing from Ogilvy&Mather. She sits on a number of boards of directors, advisory boards, and high-level panels.

  • Øyvind Eriksen

    Øyvind Eriksen is a Norwegian attorney and head of industry and President and CEO of Aker ASA since 2009. Eriksen holds a law degree from the University of Oslo. He joined the Norwegian law firm BA-HR in 1990, where he became a partner in 1996 and a director/ chairman in 2003. As a corporate attorney, he worked with strategic and operational development, M&A and negotiations, among other things. Eriksen has held several board positions in different industries, including shipping, finance, asset management, offshore drilling, fisheries, media, trade and industry. Eriksen is currently Director and Chairman of the Board in several Aker companies. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum C4IR Global Network Advisory Board.

  • Kjell Inge Røkke

    Kjell Inge Røkke is a Norwegian businessman and Aker ASA’s main owner and driving force in its development since the 1990s. Røkke launched his business career with the purchase of a 69-foot trawler in the United States in 1982 and gradually built a leading worldwide fisheries business. In 1996, the Røkke controlled company, RGI, purchased enough Aker shares to become Aker’s largest shareholder and later merged RGI with Aker. Røkke is currently the director and chairman of several Aker Companies.

  • Elisabeth Brinton

    Elisabeth Brinton is an American business woman and global sustainability technology pioneer, having built 24 impact businesses for both corporate and private investors that commercialized and scaled new solutions across software, renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon reduction, electric mobility, trading, value-added produce, food safety and nature based solutions, including regenerative agriculture. Brinton is the CEO and owner of Serenity Spring Farm, based in Ocala, Florida. Most recently, Brinton built the profitable global Sustainability Business for Microsoft, where she was a corporate officer and member of the senior executive team.