Press Release
Jo Helge Grepstad joins Kontali to lead global commercial growth and customer engagement
Kontali is pleased to welcome Jo Helge Grepstad as Chief Commercial Officer. With extensive experience in commercial strategy, marketing, and business development from leading international companies, Jo Helge brings a strong track record of driving growth, strengthening customer relationships, and building high-performing commercial teams.
We are pleased to announce that Jo Helge Grepstad has joined Kontali as our new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as of February 1, 2026.
Jo Helge joins us from the consulting firm TheVIT, where he most recently led Commercial. He brings broad experience from strategic commercial roles at Riverty and Telenor, with a strong focus on customer strategy, growth initiatives, and market development. His background will be a great asset as Kontali continues to expand its global commercial footprint.
Although not yet a seasoned seafood industry expert, Jo Helge comes with a Norwegian west-coast dialect and brings stories from his youth working at a smolt facility, experiences and knowledge we are sure will help him quickly find his feet here at Kontali.
“I am very pleased to have joined Kontali and to be part of such a strong team. With its unique market insight and leading position in the global seafood industry, Kontali offers a solid platform for value creation. I look forward to contributing to continued growth and impact for our clients.”
— Jo Helge Grepstad, CCO, Kontali
In his role as Chief Commercial Officer, Jo Helge will be responsible for leading Kontali’s commercial strategy, strengthening client relationships, and driving growth across our offerings and markets.
Jo Helge has jumped right in and is already engaging with customers, partners, and teams across the organization. We look forward to the experience, perspective, and leadership he brings to Kontali.