Oslo, Norway - 1 April, 2025 - Omny looks forward to welcoming Kenneth Titlestad as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective 1 April 2025. Transitioning from his role at Sopra Steria, where he was instrumental in building the company’s Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity competence, Titlestad will now spearhead Omny’s commercial strategy, reporting to the CEO and part of the Omny management team.
Titlestad’s career in OT cybersecurity took root in Equinor, where he leveraged his IT background to strengthen the security of industrial control systems for their offshore and onshore operations. Nine years later, he joined Sopra Steria, applying his OT security expertise to a wide variety of industrial clients and serving as Chair for industrial cybersecurity in the Norwegian Electrotechnical Committee (NEK), contributing to the development of international OT cybersecurity standards.
“My father spent his career offshore and was on the way to the platform during the 1977 Ekofisk Bravo accident, one of the biggest safety incidents in Norway. This set the stage for all kinds of interesting security discussions at home, and it was perhaps the catalyst for my future career in making industrial settings safer and more secure,” says Titlestad.
Kenneth Titlestad pictured in Omny headquarters
Having followed Omny’s development since day one, while spearheading efforts in Sopra Steria to strengthen OT cybersecurity across industries, Titlestad saw an opportunity to continue his OT cybersecurity journey inside Omny – a company uniquely positioned in the industry with backing from Aker, Cognite, and Telenor.
“Commercial success in today’s volatile and rapidly evolving cyber landscape is about building lasting relationships, understanding our clients’ challenges, and providing clear, actionable advice that aligns with their business objectives,” adds Titlestad. “At Omny, I see a unique opportunity to blend our technical capabilities with a robust commercial strategy, ensuring that companies can prioritize both growth and security in our increasingly digital world.”
Titlestad holds a degree in organizational psychology from the University of Bergen, which gives him a unique blend of technical insight and an understanding of human dynamics. His extensive experience in both consulting and hands-on OT security projects will be an asset to Omny’s clients as they navigate the complexities of today’s threat landscape.
“The Omny leadership team is excited to welcome Kenneth.” says Omny CEO, Sigvart Eriksen. “His proven track record in building strong client relationships and his passion for OT cybersecurity will be key to expanding the company’s reach and enhancing its ability to support industries facing unprecedented security challenges.”
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Contact:
Anne Simpson
Marketing and Communications Director, Omny
anne.simpson@omnysecurity.com
