CryoVac AS
Company
The people behind CryoVac, its leadership and board, and the technology position built so far.
The people behind CryoVac
Real inventors, continuous engineering leadership, and specialist knowledge that remains reachable.
Origin
Original CryoVac idea and early development.
Stein Foss
Co-originator
Marine engineering and commercial leadership since 1988.
Sverre Øien
Co-originator
MSc Mech Eng. LNG insulation specialist; Moss carrier experience.
Technology advancement
Major advancement of the panel architecture and engineering.
Aage Bjørn Andersen
Key developer
MSc Naval Arch. Technology development and industrialization.
Terje Paulsen
Specialist contributor
BSc Mech Eng. Structural design, FEA and prototyping.
Dr Jason Dale
Specialist contributor
PhD (CFD). Research and technology development.
Strategic investor
Strategic shareholder support and international reach.
Suchet Dhindsa Salvesen
Strategic investor
Finance, operations and venture-investment background.
Knowledge / transition base
Experienced contributors available for structured transition.
Gunnar Bærheim
Retired
MSc Mech Eng. LNG and Moss-tank insulation specialist.
Roar Foss
Retired
BSc Mech Eng.
Roy Norum
Former Chairman
Senior marine-industry profile.
Active leadership · Stein Foss, Chairman · Aage Bjørn Andersen, CEO & Director
Board of directors
- Stein Foss
- Chairman
- Aage Bjørn Andersen
- Director / CEO
Effective 19 December 2025.
Significant development achieved with a lean corporate base
A substantial technology position, advanced through a very lean corporate structure.
What exists today
- CryoPan panel and vacuum-structure architecture
- EP 4 158 239 protection, six national jurisdictions
- DNV Approval in Principle
- Thermal design basis and executed analysis
- Prismatic LH2 carrier containment architecture
- Spherical / Moss-type extension concept
- Automated panel manufacturing concept
- Accumulated specialist know-how
Partner with CryoVac
Foundational technology value exists. The right partner can now help convert it into qualified, industrial and commercial value.