Kris Saether is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in commercial leadership and business development. Currently serving as Commercial Director at AKVA group since October 2024, Kris oversees business development and customer excellence. Prior experience includes a significant tenure at Xait from January 2006 to October 2024, where Kris held the position of Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing sales, partners, strategy, and product development. Kris also contributed to the non-profit sector as a board member for Skolekorpset Sola and Keystone.no, enhancing organizational management within both domains. Early career highlights include roles at Merrill Corporation and RR Donnelly Financial, focusing on corporate finance and customer service. Kris holds a BSc (Hons) in Graphic Media Studies from the University of Hertfordshire and is currently pursuing a Mini MBA in Business Administration and Management at Probana Business School.