Meet the Management Team
Since SifoTEK is innovative and a pioneer in this field, the technology team plays an important role in this stage where we need to mature the technology as well as scale up processes to their best potential solutions. SifoTEK currently has 6 PhDs with expertise in biotechnology, microbiology, chemical engineering, bioprocess, and protein technology. This diverse expertise fosters synergies and enables the generation of the best possible innovative ideas for developing and maturing technology.
Kim Phan, PhD
CEO & Founder
Kim Phan is an accomplished manager with extensive experience in research, entrepreneurship, and leadership. As the founder and CEO of previous successful ventures, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our organization. Kim comes from Vietnam, holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from NTNU, Norway, and has garnered several years of expertise as a specialist, technology strategist, and leader at various firms. She has also earned an excellent Leadership 4.0 certificate, solidifying her foundation and entrepreneurial acumen.
Kim aims to lead a team with a clear vision and a passion for pursuit, while also fostering enjoyment and fulfilment at every stage of development. She emphasizes, “Regardless of who you are or where you come from, with effort, dedication and persistence, you can achieve your dreams. You will receive recognition and opportunities to contribute. Be courageous in reaching for your aspirations.”
GEIR INGVAR MYKLETUN
CCO
Geir Myktun, Chief Commercial Officer at Sifotek, brings extensive cross-industry experience from leadership roles in Norway and internationally. He has served as CEO of Radio Vest, Eltele Rogaland, and Fjord Sales, and held executive positions in Svacom AS (aquaculture), Lyse Kraft AS (energy/telecom), and Forus Industritomteselskap (industrial development).
Geir was also a co-founder of Rogaland Kunnskapspark and has led major investment and real estate projects . With decades of strategic and commercial leadership across media, biotech, energy, and infrastructure, he brings a practical and visionary mindset to Sifotek’s growth.
His deep understanding of business development and innovation supports Sifotek’s mission to commercialize science-based solutions and scale impact-driven technologies.
Tor Øyvind Oftedal
Director Business Development & External Affairs
Tor Øyvind Oftedal has 40+ years of experience in business development and management. Before joining
SifoTEK, he held a variety of supervisory and manage ment positions in startups and large international companies.
Throughout his career, he has focused on creating an or ganizational culture based on teamwork to develop and implement new technologies and practices. He has alsobeen building long trust relationships with governmental and non-governmental organizations, partners, and customers.
He believes in SifoTEK technology and not afraid of challenges. Tor Øyvind wants to accompany SifoTEK
team on its exciting journey of contributing to our planet by mitigating climate change and food insecurity for the world’s growing population.
Morten Kompen
CFO
Morten comes with a track-record in company financing, structural change, and planning processes, having a background from financial services (Pareto, ProCorp), consulting (Kearney) and as CFO in VC-backed companies. He holds an MSc in Economics from NHH and an MSc in Technology Management from NTNU/MIT.
Khanh Nguyen, PhD
CTO
Dr. Khanh Ng. is an interdisciplinary scientist/R&D manager
with high skills in multiple project management, personnel
management, complex problem-solving, student mentoring,
and staff training. He has led research and product develop
ment in both the biotechnology and food industries. His re
search resulted in 30+ publications and several patents.
He is a phenomenal young scientist in the US and won a
“Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Young
Investigator Award”.