Steinar Aamodt, Managing Director, ECIT WLCOM, Jessheim, Norway;   Geir (Ass.Managing Director, ECIT WLCOM) reported directly to Steinar for more than 10 years

• I have had the pleasure of working closely with Geir as my loyal and trusted deputy manager for over 10 years. He is very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and structured. Geir has an inclusive and motivating way of working. At the same time, he is very self-motivated and result-oriented in the areas of responsibility and tasks he has been assigned to.

Ove Sollien, Sales/Marketing Manager, ECIT WLCOM, Jessheim, Norway; reported as Geir to Managing Director (Steinar Aamodt) for more than 10 years.

• I have had the pleasure of working closely with Geir Døvik in ECIT WLCOM AS, where we were both part of the management team. Geir is a highly competent and experienced leader with in-depth knowledge and skills in management, strategy work, personnel follow-up, finance, marketing and sales.
  He has a unique ability to balance the strategic with the operational, and his commitment to developing both people and organizations is very inspiring
  With his broad experience and solid business understanding, I give him my best recommendations.

Trond Gjestvang, Department Manager ERP/Consultancy, ECIT WLCOM, Jessheim, Norway; reported directly to Geir (Ass. Managing Director, ECIT WLCOM) for approx. 7 years

• Geir has an open leadership style and communicates clearly. He defines clear goals and expects active involvement towards goal achievement. He has an informal tone and his door is always open for a chat.

Stig Schjervheim, Technical Department Manager, ECIT WLCOM, Jessheim, Norway; reported directly to Geir (Ass. Managing Director, ECIT WLCOM) for several years

• I have had the pleasure of reporting to Geir as my boss during my time at ECIT WLCOM. He has been an inspiration and a good sparring partner and advisor. His wealth of experience has been a resource for me in my job as department manager, and I find that he has clear and distinct opinions while also being able to be responsive to objective argumentation.

Morten Hildebrandt, Director, Experis Executive, Oslo, Norway;   reported directly to Geir (Managing Director Experis) for 3 years

• Geir was very professional in his business conduct and we all benefited from his sense of business. As a manager he was a great motivator, enthusiastic and highly dedicated on his key focus areas. Even though Geir had high expectations of his employees his expectations towards himself were even higher.

Øyvind Ruud, Director, Experis Engineering, Oslo, Norway;   reported directly to Geir (Managing Director Experis/Techpower)

• Geir was my boss at Experis from 2008 to 2013. I consider him one of the most skilled businessmen I have worked for in my professional career. He is very results-oriented, is straight to the point in discussions and makes good decisions based on facts and solid strategic choices. Geir has a wonderful sense of humor and offers himself in social contexts. I look back on the time we worked together with great pleasure.

Arnold Klok, Partner @ Maebble, Digital transformation, (former Manpower Director) Amsterdam, Netherlands;  person worked with Geir (Managing Director Experis) but they were at different companies

• Joining Manpower in 2008 as a novice to the industry, it was my privilege and salvation that Geir quickly took it upon him to become my mentor. Working alongside Geir during the transformation of Manpower Professional and the creation of Experis, his insightful leadership was inspiring. Geir combines a sharp, strategic mindset with an impressive depth of industry knowledge. While fiercely dedicated to the business objectives, one of Geir’s greatest strengths is his ability to create enthusiasm and foster an inclusive and collaborative environment for success. This, combined with his solid command over business fundamentals and his drive to create lasting value, make him a highly effective leader, a great business partner and a formidable asset to any organisation.
  Geir’s sense of humor and positive energy make him enjoyable to work and to be with. He is highly respected not only within his teams, but also across ‘the world’. I recommend Geir wholeheartedly.

Ole Jan Rimstad, Managing Director, Rimstad & Partner,( former Manpower Director) Larvik, Norway;  worked with Geir (Managing Director Experis/Techpower/ Group Director Manpower Professional) on the same team

• I had the pleasure of working with Geir during a number of years in the top corporate management team of Manpower Norway. In addition to having a great sense of humour, he showed himself as a true professional businessman. Always on top of his numbers and of what was happening in the market place.

Robert Nash, Regional Manager, Badenoch + Clark, (former Regional Director Manpower) Oslo, Norway;  worked with Geir (Managing Director Experis/ Techpower/ Group Director Manpower Professional) on the same team

• I had the pleasure of working with Geir in my time in Manpower. Geir is a very hands-on, goal oriented and an inclusive leader. He has great respect from all of his team. He is focused on results as well as developing his team. He was well perceived as a leader in from all my colleagues in other departments in Manpower and liked by everyone. I enjoyed working with Geir and sitting in the same management group for a while. He has my highest recommendations.

 

Inge C. Paulsen, Partner EnergyHub AS, Non Exec. Chair & Director, Investor, Business Coach, Partner; Oslo, Norway;   reported directly to Geir (Managing Director ShipNet)

• I had the pleasure of working closely with Geir for almost eight years and if anyone can be called a "natural born leader" then Geir comes very close to be one with his creativity and highly motivating management style.

Frank Otterstad, IT Coordinator at Wilson Management; Bergen, Norway;   Geir (Managing Director ShipNet) was senior to person but didn't manage him directly

• Geir's ability to create a positive athmosphere and quality impression of a product in sales situations has really impressed me. As a manager, he is very motivating, trustworthy, enthustiastic and a strong communicator.

• Ole Kristian Rygh, Director Product Management at ShipNet AS, Oslo, Norway;   reported directly to Geir (Managing Director ShipNet)

• I joined ShipNet in -92 when Geir was head of sales and had the pleasure of working with him until he left the company in 2000 as a Managing Director. He was a great leader and inspirator combining a genuine interest in the product line whilst maintaining focus also on the strategic aspects of running the company. His ability to create enthusiasm amongst the staff as well as his skills in dealings with customers and prospects was really impressive.
  I give Geir my most sincere recommendations and am convinced that those who find themselves working with Geir in the future will most certainly agree with me - Geir is a great guy who it is fun to work with!

Alfred Verzijl, Managing Director, 1SHIP PTY LTD , Maritime Technology Innovator; Sydney, Australia;   person worked with Geir (Managing Director ShipNet) but they were at different companies

• I had the pleasure of becoming a business partner of the company Geir headed in 1998. Geir proved himself to be a conscientious and enthusiastic Managing Director who listens to your needs. His enthusiasm and drive motivate for those around him. When the going gets tough, he is there for you.

Tor- Arne Berger, Senior Product Manager, Veson Nautical; Stamford, United State;   reported directly to Geir (Managing Director ShipNet)

• Geir is a great manager with excellent sales and communication skills, very supportive and works to succeed through his staff. He has a solid command of the required skills to run a company or company division, with obvious strengths in sales and relationship building.

Terje Kristiansen, Managing Director ShipNet (Brillian Group AS);   Geir (Managing Director ShipNet) was senior to person but didn't manage person directly

• Geir was a driver within the company focusing on results and achievements. The understanding of key focus areas to success was the characteristics while Geir was the Managing Director.