Who We Are

About us

BW Velora, headquartered in Norway, specializes in initiating and commercializing high-value sites for digital infrastructure.


Leadership Team

The BW Velora leadership team consists of experienced industry specialists dedicated to developing and delivering leading digital-infrastructure solutions.

Paal Skoe

CEO & Co-founder

Responsible for strategic initiatives and growth. Global leader with more than 15 years of experience from companies including Aker Group and Norsk Gjenvinning.

Nils Kristian Liveng-Ness

Executive Director & Co-founder

Responsible for partnerships and communication. Extensive leadership experience from companies such as Microsoft and Telenor Group, with particular expertise in strategy, infrastructure, and technology.

Christian Ekeberg

Project Director & Co-founder

Responsible for leading project development in collaboration with partners. Christian has held leadership positions in reputable companies such as Aker, Jotun, and NLI.

Jeffrey R. Gossain P.Eng., ICD.D

Managing Director, Canada

Leading all project development initiatives in Canada. Entrepreneur and executive scaling businesses across technology, construction, and life sciences. Board member and advisor to organizations in innovation, science, and regional economic development.

Arne Magnus Rise

Director Project Development

Responsible for strategic project development with extensive experience from firms such as HitecVision, AkerBP, and Arkwright. Brings deep expertise in asset development and financing of industrial ventures


Board of Directors

The BW Velora board of directors brings extensive industry experience, entrepreneurial insight, and strategic business expertise to guide the company’s direction.

Erik Strømsø

Board member

Erik is CEO and co-founder of BW ESS, which develops and invests in large-scale battery storage and energy infrastructure projects. He is also Managing Director at BW Renewables, and has a background in finance as well as international experience from locations such as Singapore.


Ludovic Hutier

Board member

Ludovic is CEO at BW Digital, which owns and operates digital infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. He has over 25 years of experience in telecoms and digital infrastructure, including the Hawaiki submarine cable network.



Associated Team

Kjell Bech

Consultant / Operations

Kjell Bech specializes in engineering, project planning, and early-phase management for data center and industrial development projects. He has extensive experience with business and value-chain development in energy-intensive industries, including batteries, biocarbon, biogas, and aluminium. Kjell combines technical expertise with strategic insight to effectively guide projects from planning through execution, ensuring strong foundations for successful industrial and infrastructure developments.

Øistein Farmen

Consultant / Engineering

Øistein Farmen specializes in engineering, project planning, and resource optimization within data center and renewable energy projects. He holds an MSc in Energy and Environmental Engineering and a BSc in Economics from NTNU. Øistein’s expertise includes energy efficiency analysis, emissions calculations, and advanced analytics. He has experience managing technical processes and funding applications for large infrastructure and biogas projects.

Markus Bjørnbeth

Consultant / Digital

Markus Bjørnbeth specializes in digital strategy, business development, and financial modeling for technology-driven industrial projects. He holds a master’s degree in Advanced Economics and Finance from Copenhagen Business School (CBS). Markus has extensive experience in project development, automation initiatives, and strategic funding processes. He combines analytical precision with practical project execution, ensuring alignment of strategic objectives with operational implementation.

Ida Jenssen

Consultant / Project Controls

Ida Jenssen specializes in project controls, financial analysis, and strategic planning for industrial and infrastructure projects. She holds an MSc in Corporate Finance from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH). Ida has expertise in cost estimation, risk management, and early-phase planning, particularly within energy-intensive industries. Her background includes strategic development processes and project improvement programs.

Erlend Vik

Consultant / Finance and modelling

Erlend Vik specializes in financial analysis, strategic planning, and investment decision-making for data center projects and industrial developments. He holds an MSc in Financial Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH). Erlend has broad experience managing complex financial models, market analyses, and project financing strategies, particularly within capital-intensive industries. His expertise includes coordinating strategic processes, developing robust business cases, and supporting major infrastructure projects.