About BlueIQ

BlueIQ is a specialized Executive Search-, Recruitment- and Assessment-enviroment for companies in the Blue, and bordering, industries.

Why BlueIQ?

Some people transform a company. Some teams transform an entire industry.

In a competitive market, it’s not enough to have good people. You need the right people – in the right place, at the right time.

People who understand the industry, are passionate about the mission, bring the right expertise – and grow with the change.

They’re the ones who drive growth and profitability.

Our Mission

We work closely with leaders, teams, candidates and organizations across the blue economy – from seafood and aquaculture to maritime industries, offshore wind and ocean technology. Across sectors. Across borders.

With industry insight, proven methodology and a strong network, we help you identify and develop the people who create value – and support leadership in shaping the strategy that give your business direction and momentum.

This is how we contribute to competitiveness and sustainable growth – from the inside out.

BlueIQ is built on three core values – shaping who we are, how we work, and the results we deliver.

Explore our values

Integrity

We stand for honest choices and clear accountability – even when it's hard. Integrity means acting in line with our values not just when it’s profitable, but because it’s the right thing to do.

Trust-based collaboration

We create confidence and build strong relationships through openness and respect.

Drive

At BlueIQ, drive doesn’t come from systems – it comes from people. We take initiative, find a way where others stop, and turn ideas into action.

Who is BlueIQ

Per Håkon Stenhaug

General manager

Per Håkon brings over 30 years of leadership experience, including 15 years internationally in aquaculture and seafood.

He has led turnarounds, startups and transformations – and in recent years has worked as an advisor and executive, focusing on recruitment, organizational development and strategic growth.

With a background as an elected official and board member in both public and private organizations, he combines hands-on leadership with deep insight into change management, strategic communication and international commercial operations.

This gives him a broad perspective – and a network in the blue economy that few can match.

Email phs@blueiq.no

Phone +47 415 77 368

Ebba Stenhaug

Advisor- HR & Recruitment

Ebba holds a Master’s degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Oslo, where she also completed her Bachelor’s degree. Her academic background provides her with an analytical and methodological understanding of how people, culture, and organizations evolve – expertise that lies at the core of modern recruitment and HR practices.

Ebba works with recruitment processes, career advisory, organizational culture development, and HR consulting for clients within seafood, aquaculture, the maritime industry, and related sectors.

Email es@blueiq.no

Phone +47 904 16 179

Ownership and Alliances

BlueIQ is owned by partners with broad and diverse experience from the blue economy – spanning aquaculture, seafood, technology, strategy and finance.

The company’s majority owner is Per Håkon Stenhaug, who also serves as CEO. With decades of operational leadership and recruitment experience in the blue sector.

The other shareholders are Bluegreen Future AS and Eirik Gonsholt Hansen.

The board

The Board of BlueIQ is composed of individuals with strong backgrounds in strategy, leadership and development within the blue economy.

Chair of the Board, Eirik Gonsholt Hansen, brings broad experience as an advisor and business developer, and has played key roles in building and scaling companies in ocean-related industries.

Together with board member Nils-Johan Tufte, he represents ownership environments with deep insight into technology, innovation and sustainable solutions.

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