PES met up with Per-Olof Sverlinger, the recently appointed CEO at MMT. Consolidation, growth and innovation are very much in the forefront. He brings with him the necessary wealth of experience in consultancy, civil engineering and mine clearing to take this expanding company forward.
PES: Hi P-O, it’s great to have this chance to speak with you. MMT is a regular contributor to PES and as you only joined MMT, as CEO, in June this year, it would be good if you could tell us something about yourself and your experience in the wind industry?
Per-Olof Sverlinger: I have a background in management consulting and I have worked a lot with industrial equipment manufacturers, some of whom supply components to the offshore wind industry. I have also worked for clients in the offshore industry, but I believe I qualified for this position because of my experience in leading consulting operations. I also have a background as civil engineer and naval officer in the mine clearance operations. This has contributed to my understanding of the methods and conditions we are work with every day.
PES: It would be interesting to know your strategic plans for the various industry segments MMT is involved in and some of the challenges you currently face.
P-O S: We deliver marine survey services to several industries of which offshore wind is one. The others are: oil & gas, interconnectors and hydrography. MMT has been working for the renewable sector for more than 20 years and we have increased the number of services offered.
PES: How do you see the current portfolio expanding?
P-O S: The number of established wind farms is growing. These will require services during the operational phase. We also see a regional growth. Several of our big clients are setting up in new geographical markets and we will follow them and support them, with the service standards they are used to. Of course, we will need to adapt to local requirements and laws.
PES: What do you feel is the company’s fundamental selling point, what benefits do you bring to the customer?
P-O S: MMT is known as a pioneer of new technologies. We invest a lot of time in research and development of both technology and methods. Our clients know us as a premium survey firm that has the ability to solve difficult requests.
PES: Also, what are your core values, both towards customers and staff
at MMT?
