John Olav Olsen

John Olav Olsen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development, partnerships, and product management within the technology and payment sectors. Currently serving as a Business Developer and Partnerships Manager at Vipps since September 2018, John has previously held key roles including Head of Business Architecture at BankAxept AS, where a merger with BankID and Vipps AS occurred. John has also been a Product Manager for mobile and internet payments at PayEx Solutions AS and has a long-standing commitment to martial arts as a Board Member and Instructor at Tiger Karateklubb. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Informatics - IT and Management from the University of Oslo, complemented by comprehensive contributions in various consulting and programming positions throughout a progressive career in technology.