Corporater Leadership

Tor Inge Vasshus is the founder and CEO of Corporater. He is an experienced practitioner of management methodologies, a dynamic speaker on the topics of technology trends and integrated software solutions, and a trusted strategy advisor to CEOs of companies worldwide.

Tor Inge’s career spans across several companies, two of which led to establishing Corporater: Equinor (f.k.a. Statoil) — an international energy company, where he held several key positions in the finance domain for over twelve years, and SAS Institute — the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence/analytics market, where Tor Inge spent two years managing the performance management solutions portfolio.

Having lived through the effects of IT-controlled performance management solutions, Tor Inge had a vision to create software that could be run by business users. He founded Corporater in 2000.

Corporater’s product development portfolio receives Tor Inge’s direct attention – one of the key reasons why product development at Corporater is run by business users.

Social responsibility is another area of interest to Tor Inge. He is instrumental in several community development initiatives in Norway and elsewhere. The main focus of these initiatives is to offer sustainable solutions for people and communities, and to bring back hope and life. One such initiative is – A Better Life Now (www.abetterlifenow.net)

Tor Inge holds a master’s degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Stavanger, Norway.

Eline Flacké is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Corporater.

Eline joined Corporater in 2016. She is based in Stavanger, Norway, and is responsible for all corporate financial activities.

Eline has previously worked within the fields of auditing and management consulting, and has extensive experience across the fields of corporate finance, auditing, M&A, financial effectiveness, and process improvement. She believes in the importance of a finance function’s role as a trusted advisor and business partner to its organization and stakeholders.

She holds a master’s degree in business and strategic management from Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) in Norway.

Marko Sundic is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Corporater. He is responsible for managing Corporater’s development and operations, including product and service portfolio, and aligning technology with Corporater’s business vision.

Since he joined Corporater in 2011 he participated in many international projects, working as a technical lead with infrastructure, deployment, integrations, security and customer support.

Marko has true passion for technology and problem solving. He is a strong believer in teamwork and is energized when working with others. He has the ability to see the big picture from both technical and business aspects, closing the gap between IT solutions and business requirements.

He studied Computer Science at University in Stavanger and Economy & Leadership at NTNU.

Owe Lie-Bjelland is responsible for Corporater’s GPRC market strategy. He has over 25 years of international experience as a technology entrepreneur, CEO, CTO, and GRC professional. As a subject matter expert in several areas, such as risk management, cyber & information security, and data & information governance, he has worked as a trusted vendor and a management advisor for several Fortune 500 companies across different industries in Europe, the USA, and Latin America.

Owe Lie-Bjelland coined the acronym GPRC in 2019, seeking to “Emphasize the ‘P’ in GRC” due to a recognition of a global trend showing inefficient and ineffective GRC programs.

Rune serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Corporater, responsible for all client projects. He ensures that Corporater’s delivery meets client expectations and brings value to our clients.

He first joined Corporater as the President in 2013 and also held the position of Chairman from 2011 to 2014.

Rune Halvorsen is a visionary entrepreneur, dynamic leader, and dedicated technology enthusiast known for his innovative contributions to various industries. Born and raised in Norway, his entrepreneurial journey began when founding Interaction AS in 1997, where he served as its Managing Director until 2009.

Before joining Corporater, Rune served as the CEO of Secure-NOK® for four years. He gained international experience during his tenure as the Chairman and CEO of Scala Inc., based in Delaware, USA. Rune also has experience as a Senior Consultant at Capgemini AS and as a Development Manager at PGS Data Management AS.

Rune Halvorsen holds a BSc Honours degree in Computation from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology between 1987 and 1990.

Ola serves as the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) at Corporater, where he spearheads initiatives to ensure outstanding customer experiences, champions the benefits of the company’s products, and cultivates enduring client relationships.

Since first joining Corporater in 2005, Ola has held various roles in customer service and consulting. After spending some time at other companies since 2014, he returned to Corporater in 2022, dedicating himself entirely to customer-centric efforts. Ola is deeply passionate about engaging with customers, sharing updates and features, highlighting the importance of training, and generally going the extra mile to help customers achieve their goals with Corporater’s solutions.

Ola earned his degree from the University of Bergen, majoring in Information Science, in 1999.

Eric is based out of the Stavanger headquarters in Norway. He has more than 18 years of experience with Corporater where he and his team use their product expertise to bring business ideas to life within the Corporater Business Management Platform. He has spoken at numerous industry events throughout the world.

Prior to working at Corporater, Eric worked in the United States in health care administration, with a focus on quality and risk. He received his education at Drake University.

Joben Panakal is responsible for Corporater’s business units across Europe. He is currently based in Dubai, and will relocate to Frankfurt, Germany later this year.

Joben’s extensive background spans across enterprise class Aviation IT, CRM and GPRC solution domains, and leadership roles in P&L Management, Corporate Planning & Controlling, Software Product Management, and International Sales & Market Development. Joben has engaged in entrepreneurial activity and successfully run a small business enterprise during his academic pursuit and continues to apply this entrepreneurial attitude in professional work roles.

Karl Magnus Horpestad is responsible for Corporater Strategic Alliances with partners and large accounts. He has worked for Corporater for over 9 years with focus on international expansion for Corporater both in product- and commercial related roles. His last role was VP for Corporater Germany, which is now turned into a major market for Corporater with large, notable clients.

Karl Magnus has an economics degree from University of Stavanger with a focus on business strategy and internationalization. On his personal time he enjoys any nature type of experience from climbing to diving and is a photography enthusiast.

Brad boasts over 24 years of expertise in sales, marketing, and operations, specializing in product commercialization and go-to-market strategies. With a keen eye for market growth and business expansion, he has navigated diverse sectors including food, spirits, medical, and SaaS, working with national and global brand leaders, B2B, and B2C companies.

Joining Corporater in 2017 as Director of Marketing, Brad has ascended to his current role as Vice President – Americas. Here, his primary focus is on propelling sustainable growth and expanding business ventures across the region. Beyond the office, you’ll often find Brad on the sidelines alongside his wife, cheering on their son during soccer matches, or indulging his passion for travel and hands-on projects.

Salil Kumar Subramony serves as the Vice President of Corporater, overseeing operations in the Middle East, APAC, and Africa. Since joining Corporater in 2012, Salil has played a pivotal role in the development and expansion of Corporater’s partner channel network in the Middle East.

Prior to his tenure at Corporater, Salil garnered extensive experience in business development, notably in the risk management products sector, and contributed his expertise to the consumer durables market while working with global giants such as Philips and Samsung.

Educated as an engineer, Salil’s technical expertise is further enhanced by professional certifications, including CISA, CISM, and GRPC.

Daniël Smidts serves as the Vice President – Netherlands at Corporater. Daniël brings over 20 years of experience in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. His previous roles include leadership positions at Corporater, EY, and Transcendent Group, where he specialized in developing strategic directions, implementing risk and compliance frameworks, and leading high-performing teams.

Steinar Holmedahl serves as the Vice President – Nordics at Corporater. Steinar has nearly 30 years of expertise in leadership, sales, and business development, emphasizing data-driven digital transformation and strategic growth.
In his previous role as Director of Business Development at Atea, where he has worked since 2016, Steinar played a pivotal role in growing the company’s revenue from NOK 8 billion to NOK 12 billion, while driving innovation in IT security, partner management, and service development. His leadership was instrumental in building Atea’s IT security division, which achieved significant market success, and leading Atea Community, the largest IT roadshow in Norway.

Steinar holds a Cand. Mag. degree in Political Science from the University of Oslo, along with formal leadership training through programs at AFF (NHH) and Garuda School of Leadership. He is fluent in both English and Norwegian, with a working knowledge of German and Swahili.

Known for his values-driven leadership style, Steinar empowers teams through coaching, helping individuals grow into capable and empathetic leaders. His strong understanding of diversity and cultural dynamics, shaped by his upbringing in Nairobi, adds to his well-rounded leadership approach.

Sergiu is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA – inactive) with a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in external audit, internal audit, governance, risk, and regulatory compliance consulting and automation. Rooted in this foundation as a governance, risk, and compliance professional, Sergiu has navigated his career into the realm of SaaS automation and software solutions tailored to support fellow GRC professionals.

With nearly a decade of hands-on experience as a user advocate, implementer, and product strategy professional, Sergiu has played a pivotal role in shaping GRC SaaS product and business strategy. His responsibilities have included managing influencer and analyst relations, leading strategic “proof of concept” projects on emerging GRC product capabilities, overseeing solution consulting and architect functions, and providing comprehensive GRC domain support to various stakeholder teams, including product management, design, professional services, marketing, and sales.

Trond Debes serves as Vice President of Legal, Compliance and Human Resources at Corporater. With over 20 years of experience within the areas of legal, compliance, strategy and human resources, Trond has held key roles at Norsk Solar, Santander Consumer Bank and GE Money Bank.

Trond holds a Cand. Jur. degree in Law from the University of Bergen (2001), equipping him with a solid legal foundation that has underpinned his career in both legal and compliance functions. He is known for his strategic development skills, having successfully led high-value projects and initiatives that deliver long-term results.

Geir Berge is Corporater’s Social Responsibility Officer and the head of Corporater office in Romania. He’s responsible for Corporater’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), social impact initiatives, and Corporater Academy training program. Geir also oversees Corporater’s pursuit of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.

Prior to joining Corporater in 2020, Geir worked for over 30 years in the IT, Oil & Gas, and Agriculture industries in Norway, Spain, and Middle East, where he held numerous leadership roles focused on development and implementation of high availability computer systems, project management for large offshore projects, programming, solution design, IT operations, business management, contract negotiation, product development, and building customer relationships.

Social responsibility and helping others is at the core of Geir’s values. For many years Geir has been involved in social impact initiatives in India, Africa, Bangladesh, and Ukraine, and he’s been running a charity foundation since 2013. Geir is a philanthropist and a strong believer in the importance of giving back. He believes that “The greatest joy one can have is to make others happy.”

Geir holds bachelor’s degrees in Automation from the University at Vestfold, Economy from the University of Stavanger, and Management from NHH – Norwegian School of Economics thru AFF program. He is married to Siv Jane, and has two children, Tarald and Maren.