Kai Hovi
Kai is the founder and owner of Hovi Advisory.
He has more than 25 years’ experience from quality, HSE and risk management in multinational companies and ultra-large projects, primarily within oil- and gas but also in other industries such as infrastructure and property development. He has lived and work abroad in South Korea and Singapore, including six years as Quality Manager – Fleet and Projects for BW Offshore in Singapore. Over the years he has worked a lot with ESG and with improvements to procurement and supply chain processes.
After nearly a decade abroad, he returned to Norway in January 2022 to take on a long-term contract position in Norway. At the same time, Hovi Advisory AS was established with the purpose to provide advisory, management system audits and management for hire within his area of expertise.
A summary of key experiences is provided below. Full CV is available on linkedin, kaihovi.
Key competencies
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Quality Assurance and Risk Management
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Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)
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Business Process Developments and Improvements
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Vendor Qualification
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Contractor Management
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Certified ISO 9001:2018 Lead Auditor (More than 100 audits performed)
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Member of SN/K 149 Quality Management (Standard Norge’s subcommittee to ISO/TC ISO/TC 176 Quality management and quality assurance)
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International experience from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas
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Currently based in Norway, but available for opportunities world-wide
Personal qualifications
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Analytical and systematic with a strong focus on understanding risk and opportunities
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Solution oriented and pragmatic
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Excellent communication skills and able to communicate well on all levels of an organisation
Key experience
2022
Hovi Advisory AS
Norway
Owner and Senior Advisor
Clients:
Golar LNG
Project QHSE & Risk Manager
Fram Wind Solutions AS
Advisory - Management System establishment
Achilles Information AS
Advisory - ESG mapping and compliance assessment of Achilles vendor qualification modules
2022
Nexans Norway (Frisak & Partners / Hovi Advisory)
Norway
Project QHSER Manager for BorWin 6 Project
BorWinn6 is a turnkey contract for the manufacturing and installation of the record length direct current (DC) subsea and land cables for BorWin 6 by TenneT. The 235-kilometer-long 320 kV direct current connection will transmit up to 980MW from the BorWin cluster
2022
Crown LNG (Frisak & Partners)
Norway
Head of QHSSE
Crown LNG together with strategic partners deliver Gravity Based Liquefaction and Re-gasification Terminals using proven Norwegian technology for harsh environments. All activities have been put on hold pending project financing
2015 - 2021
BW Offshore Singapore Pte. Ltd
Singapore
Quality Manager - Fleet & Projects (2018/01 - 2021/12)
Acting VP Project HSEQ (2017/10 - 2017/12)
HSSE Manager – Projects (2015/12 – 2017/09)
2012 - 2015
Dolphin Drilling Singapore Pte. Ltd (Frisak & Partners)
South Korea / Norway
2010 - 2013
BW Offshore Norway AS (Frisak & Partners)
Norway
2007 - 2009
Aker Floating Production ASA (Frisak & Partners)
Norway
2003 - 2007
Aker Marine Contractors AS (Frisak & Partners)
Norway
QHSE Manager for the Bollsta Dolphin project
Owner QHSE Manager for the ‘turn-key’ contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Shipbuilding Division (‘Builder’) for delivery of a harsh environment ultra-deep-water semi-submersible drilling rig of MOSS CS60E design. Also responsible for establishment of Project Execution Manual (Quality Management System) for newbuilding projects
HSE Manager - Fram FEED (2011/09 - 2012/05)
QA Manager - Athena FPSO Project (2010/04 – 2011/09)
QHSE Manager - Reliance MA-D6 Project (FPSO Conversion)
Also responsible for establishment of corporate (QHSE) mangement system
Project HSEQ Manager or Project HSEQ & Risk Manager for various offshore installation and decommissioning projects
Heidi E. Jørgensen
Heidi has more than 30 years’ experience within Project Management, Procurement & Contract Management, Quality, Risk and HSE Management including audits in multinational companies and ultra-large projects. Focus on oil & gas and the energy sector including renewables, both onshore and offshore/subsea.
Heidi is currently engaged by Nexans Norway as Head of Projects and Tender Purchasing (Full-time).
Key competencies
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Passionate about improving supply chain processes to be more robust, efficient and transparent and to ensure better risk management
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Since early 2000, engaged in projects related to the energy transition, with particular focus in recent years on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) processes. Proven track record on building more sustainable processes
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Global experience in management positions, from both contractor and client organisations
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Experience covering all project phases from tendering to operation & maintenance and decommissioning
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Developed strategies, policies and management systems for companies and projects, in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders
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Qualified Lead Auditor with Certificate QMCe/ QA-648 from 2011. Planned and executed numerous management system audits, both in Norway and abroad
Personal qualifications
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Strong ability to deliver on agreed KPIs and objectives.
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Analytical, systematic, proactive, solution and goal-oriented.
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Strong team player with proven ability to secure alignment with critical stakeholders
Key experience
2022- 2023
Achilles Information Systems
Oslo, Norway
Vice President ESG and Sustainable Solutions
2017 - 2022
BW Offshore
Oslo, Norway
Global Vendor Qualification Manager (2018/01 – 2022/01)
Senior Sourcing Expert (2017/01 – 2022/01)
2012 - 2017
EMAS AMC
Oslo, Norway
Department Manager Tendering (2014/05 – 2017/02)
Projects: Prepared requests for quotation (RFQs). Example of tenders delivered: Maria, Hywind, Wave 1, Wingate, Cameia, Hywind, Norne, Bonga, Bream, Aviat, Johan Sverdrup cable lay, Draugen, Penguin, Zidane
Deputy Project Manager/Supply Chain Manager (SCM), Floating Supply and Offloading (FSO) Unity Project for Total (2013/09 – 2014/05)
SCM Manager, Fram H Nord Project with Statoil (now Equinor) (2012/01 – 2012/08)
Project: Fram H Nord, overall SCM responsible for region, including role as Company Representative towards main subcontractor. Negotiated contracts for main commodities (flexible flowlines)
2008 – 2012
Statoil (now Equinor)
Oslo, Norway
Project Control Manager, Statoil Technology Center Mongstad (TCM) Project
Project: Building the test center for carbon capture at Mongstad with Aker Clean Carbon, Alstom & Aibel. Part of management team for an ultra large project of NOK 6.7 billion
2004 – 2008
Bilfinger Industrial Services (BIS) Industrier AS
Haugesund, Norway
Commercial Manager; Project Manager for the building of the valve and flangeboxes to the Ormen Lange project.
Projects: Kashagan, Ormen Lange, and KEP2005
1982 2004
Various Positions
Umoe Elektro as, Haugesund - Oil and Gas division - Contract Manager
Responsible for establishing and implementing the new oil and gas division’s management system and contracts.
Projects: Visund, Troll, Ekofisk 2/4J, Kårstø maintenance contract and offshore support to various operation,Gullfaks, Oseberg etc,
Stolt-Nielsen Group, Greenwich, CT, USA – Business Analyst
Responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of the group’s worldwide business management systems, Internal project
Saga Petroleum, Høvik – Assistant Financial Manager
Projects: Snorre Field and the Benin project in West Africa