Per Andreas Hjetland (b.  1961), has been employed with AKVA group ASA since 2008, and assumed the position as COO in September 2010. Prior to joining AKVA group, he held several senior management positions in international companies and operations. His professional background covers industrial technologies, and he has extensive experience in business operations, sales & marketing.  Per Andreas’ academic background was gained at the Technical School of Stavanger, and with international management Institutes. Mr Hjetland is a Norwegian citizen and resides in Høle, Norway.