He now steps into the role with responsibility for further developing the group’s financial platform and supporting growth and development across the portfolio.
Skogstad brings broad experience from finance and business development, having worked with a range of companies in phases of growth and transformation — in roles spanning employee, shareholder, board member, and advisor. His background covers everything from organic growth, initial public offerings and capital raising, to business divestments and other steps toward scaling companies.
He has served as CFO in companies such as RESMAN Energy Technology, Signicat, and CrayoNano, and held an active board position in Planktonic. His expertise ranges from financial management and corporate strategy to international expansion — giving him a keen sense of what it takes to build and grow sustainable businesses.
In recent years, he has played a key role in the turnaround of FiiZK, during a challenging period for both the market and the organization. This work included restructuring, divestments and transformation efforts — providing valuable experience in navigating unpredictable environments.
“You have to accept that progress doesn’t always come immediately. It takes patience and the ability to stay the course through difficult times,” says Skogstad.
“As for ambitions on behalf of BEWI Invest, the goal is essentially to continue building the business, create shareholder value, develop the portfolio companies and facilitate growth,” he adds.
He appreciates BEWI Invest’s hands-on and engaged ownership approach — where value creation happens in close collaboration with the companies and the people behind them.
In the interview “Not Always smooth sailing” on BEWI Invest’s website, Bård Skogstad shares more about what he values in his work. He is described as thorough, curious, and patient — with a desire to stay close to both people and business.