John Roger Nesje is a senior executive with 25+ years of leadership experience in the maritime industry, with a track record of scaling technology companies and driving international growth.
He has held a range of senior roles, including Chairman of the Board, Board Member, CEO, Director, and Vice President.
He began his career at the Vik-Sandvik Group within ship design and project management, before becoming co-owner and Vice President of Scandinavian Electric Systems, where he was instrumental in scaling the company from an early-stage team into a globally leading technology powerhouse.
Following its acquisition by Rolls-Royce in 2008, he held multiple senior leadership roles, including Site Director at the Godvik facility and Vice President of Sales & Integrated Systems.
In 2017, he co-founded Scandinavian Reach Technologies, serving as CEO and co-owner, leading the company to become a global frontrunner in maritime digitalisation.
Since 2021, he has served as Sales Director and co-owner of SEAM, playing a key role in scaling the company into a globally recognised technology provider. Following the acquisition of SEAM by Hanwha Group in 2026, he currently serves as international Sales Director.
The Vessel as an Energy System: What Ports Must Prepare For
As vessels move towards hybrid propulsion, full electrification and alternative fuels, their relationship with ports is changing. Ships are becoming complex energy systems that require reliable power, intelligent energy management and greater coordination with shoreside infrastructure. Drawing on SEAM’s experience across more than 135 maritime projects, John Roger Nesje will examine how vessel electrification is developing, what shipowners require from ports, and why onboard power management, charging capacity, automation and operational planning must be considered together. The keynote will provide a vessel-side perspective on the transition from shore-power connections towards integrated port and maritime energy systems.
