The values are our moral compass that guides our development and decision-making process.

Rune Jomaas
CEO and founder
Watchbird AS


More than 30 years’ experience as head of different military and civilian organizations, worked and studied in an international environment. Master of Art in International/military studies, Bachelor of Economy and Master of Management in leadership and strategy. Former colonel and CEO from different companies with experience in strategic, operational and R&D work in a military and civilian industrial framework.

“After a decade restructuring and leading companies, my dream has been to build a company based on our values with a team of colleagues dedicated to our mission, developing military and civilian solutions which can make a difference for those exposed to our ideas. Our technology protects our customers.”

Hans Petter Grette
COO and founder
Watchbird AS


MSc Business Administration, Norwegian Business School (BI), AGSIM – Thunderbird, Arizona, USA and Insead executive management courses, Fontainebleau, France. 30 years of top management experience from large corporations, scale-ups and start-ups. Vast civilian innovation and R&D experience, holistic insight and user needs understanding, prototyping, testing, product management and production. business strategy, marketing, sales and scaling.

“My passion is innovation! Using my ability to combine a real user need with new technology/methods – crating solutions for a better professional and private life for people.”

Tor Helge Henry
CTO
Watchbird AS


MSc Industrial Economy and Technology Management. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). More than 30 years of experience from both military and civilian organizations comprising technology, process improvement & quality management, training and business development.

“Throughout my career I have always been fascinated and engaged in continuous process improvement and the advantage of doing it right the first time – as a result of well documented process and actual everyday behavior”

PhD Glenn Gundersen
Medical Advisor
Watchbird AS


PhD in molecular cell biology from University of Oslo. 30 years of experience within pharmaceutical, bio-/medical technology sector holding leading medical positions. Focus areas are oncology, immunology / inflammation, neurology and dermatology. Preclinical and clinical trial experience for pharmaceutical and medical device development. Regulatory, manufacturing. Diagnostics and medical counter measures against CBRN threats.

“My main driver is linking scientific advances to smart solutions for better health.”

Johan Woo Kvandal
Legal Advisor
Watchbird AS


Executive and lawyer with extensive experience in startups and the defense industry. Former General Counsel for the Norwegian Defence Material Agency, lawyer at Thommessen, Deputy Judge, holder of a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD, and a law degree from the University of Tromsø. Specialized in negotiation and project management at Harvard Law School and SKEMA Business School. Recognized in GC Powerlist Norway and Finansavisen Jus, acknowledged as a Top Emerging Leader by Assessit.

“I foster new ventures and drive innovative solutions, ensuring startups establish a solid foundation for future success with a purpose of helping others.”

Glen Ole Rødland, PhD/MBA Finance
Investor, BoD
Chairperson at ABL-Group ASA

MBA and Postgraduate Studies in Finance completed at the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH) and UCLA. 30 years’ experience in shipping, oil and gas service, finance, and investment management. Extensive experience as an analyst and in corporate finance from Investment banking, Private Office, and Private Equity. Considerable experience as a board member and chairman of several Norwegian public companies and international companies. Currently Chairman of Prosafe SE and of ABL-Group ASA. Has previously served on the board of Spectrum ASA (merged into TGS ASA) for more than 10 years, seven of which as Chairman, and as Chairman of Seadrill Ltd.

"Years in business have demonstrated to me that it’s all about the people”. The founder team in Watchbird has the unique combination of a relevant network in the military complex and business experience. This is a good starting point for transforming an idea into a product and a healthy business."

Peter Due
Sr. Project and Business
Developer Kongsberg Innovation

Experienced executive and entrepreneur. Demonstrated history in autonomous and maritime industry, sports apparel industry and corporate events. Skilled in Business Development, Product development, Entrepreneurship, Management and International Business. Experience from the Diplomatic Service and Military including peacekeeping missions.

“Improving safety for our soldiers is what’s motivating me to assist Watchbird building their company.”

Nils Thomas Lien
Partner
Montin Partners

Nils Thomas has experience from managing businesses, especially in property. Has worked a lot with companies that have operational, organizational, financial and legal challenges, as well as complex shareholder negotiations. In the last 10 years, Nils Thomas has worked mostly from the owner and board side in various companies, from venture to medium-sized companies, from pure SaaS companies to combined hardware - software - cloud companies. Experience from the scaling phase - scaling of product and organization with associated internationalization.

“Likes to be a contributor to the management on the way from a small company to a medium-sized company, through own growth and M & A. Is concerned with openness, transparency and integrity.”

Joachim Helstad
Communication and design
CEO and AD at JHelstad AS

More than 30 years’ experience as communicator and designer for a wide range of international companies. Former paratrooper and Norwegian Special Forces soldier. Photography education from Florence/Italy and graphic designer at the School of Graphic Design in Oslo.

Founder and CEO at Pilot Design and JHelstad AS. Waste experience within communication and design of brands, start-ups and companies national and internationally. Investor specialized in property, bonds and risk management with an extensive network and industry experience.

“Being commercial is all about telling comprehensible stories - Through my work with entrepreneurs and start-ups, I have seen non profitable and successful companies. The people in Watchbird, the ideas, values, their products, the market potential and their unique position within the military framework inspire me. I want to tell the “Watchbird story”, creating future success.