Meet Photosynthetic.
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Photosynthetic is a brand by LED-tech company Rift Labs, and we have been developing lighting and sensor-based CEA solutions since 2010.
We are a rapidly growing team of pioneers who are passionate about innovation and technology, always looking to be at the forefront of cutting-edge light-based solutions.
Based in Vinterbro, Norway we have been growing successfully over the past years and now have also offices in Oslo and Berlin. We are an international and diverse team speaking more than 15 different languages.
We look for driven individuals who are motivated by achieving ambitious goals and who want to make an active contribution to society as a whole, identifying with our core values: Explore, Inspire and Grow.
We offer the opportunity for personal growth and a rewarding experience by joining a true pioneer within the CEA industry.
We are continuously looking for top talent to join us on our quest to conquer the spectrum of light and as part of our team we expect you to make an impact on where we’re heading next.
Our Values
Explore
dare to dream big, be bold and challenge yourself and the world around you
Inspire
allow yourself to be inspired, it will in turn inspire others.
Grow
never be satisfied by the status quo, improve yourself through dedication and effort over time.
“We explore the spectrum of light to create amazing products loved by people, plants and planet.”
– Our Mission
Why?
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“Our ultimate goal is to facilitate the world’s transition to sustainable food production.“
– Halvard Aagaard, CEO
Meet the Team
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Halvard Aagaard
CEO
[email protected]![](https://photosynthetic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Morten.jpeg)
Morten Hjerde
Founder & CIO
[email protected]![](https://photosynthetic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Henry.jpeg)
Henry Kemble-Clarkson
COO
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Øyvind Hasund Dahl
CRO
[email protected]![](https://photosynthetic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/halvor.jpeg)
Halvor Kvifte
CTO
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Emilia Sinilo
Project Manager
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Iuliia Furman
Supply Chain Manager
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Jan Oliver Koch
Marketing Director
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Md. Rakibul Islam
Chef Scientist
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Simen Sjølie
Plant Scientist & Electronics Engineer
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Caspar Schmiereck
Customer Relations
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Bjørn Omholt
Senior Software Engineer
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Dino Vele
Embedded SW Engineer
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Aslak Hagen
Production Operator
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Jonas Wilhelmsen
Production Operator
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Ermias Teklhaimanot
Production Operator
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Max Ekstrøm
Apprentice (electronics)
[email protected]Board of Directors
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Fredrik Hilberg
Chairman of the Board
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Preben Rasch-Olsen
Board Member
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Jens Rugseth
Board Advisor
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Rune Syversen
Board Advisor
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