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Stein Erik Knoph

Task leader commercial & strategy at Equinor

Norway

Overview 

Stein Erik Knoph is a seasoned professional with a background in finance, strategy, and project management in the oil and gas industry, currently serving as the Manager of Area Development & Commercial in Norway. With a Master's degree from the Norwegian School of Economics and a diverse career spanning roles such as Task Leader Commercial & Strategy at Equinor and Department Leader at Statoil, Knoph has demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, negotiation, and project leadership, while also investing in startup companies like Lifeplanner in the insurance sector.

Work Experience 

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Equinor

  • Task leader commercial & strategy

    2023 - Current

  • Principal Business Developer in Equinor

    2018 - 2023

  • Principal Business Developer

    2018 - 2023

    Commercial leader for Oseberg asset. Responsible for strategy, license agreements, negotiations and authority contact. Participating in project management teams and leading minor projects

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Statoil

  • Principal Business Developer

    2012 - 2023

    Area Development, Operations North Sea East

  • Department leader

    2011 - 2012

    Leading the rig economists (approx 50 persons) in Norway

  • Controller

    2010 - 2011

    Coordinating the reporting, accounting and target setting processes for drilling and well in Statoil

  • Head of Finance and Control, EPN Drilling & Well (acting)

    2010 - 2010

    Leading a network with approx 50 controllers and financial analysts. Responsible for cost estimation, reporting, target setting and accounting for drilling and well acitivity in Statoil.

  • Controller

    2007 - 2010

    Controller Marginal Assets - finance and control responsibility for 5 production licenses on Norwegian Continental Shelf Performance Manager Drilling and Well - Coordinating accounting, estimation, planning and reporting processes. In addition, operational analyses and benchmarking.

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Norsk Hydro ASA

  • Controller

    2002 - 2007

    Different financial analysts and controller positions in Operation and Drilling and Well

Arthur andersen

  • Auditor

    2000 - 2002

Royal Norwegian Air Force

  • Logistics officer

    1995 - 1997

Luftforsvaret

  • Materielloffiser

    1991 - 1997

Education 

Investments 

Lifeplanner

Angel

Total funding: $660K

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