Harald Saether is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maxtramax, a technology and consulting company focused on helping organizations leverage innovation, digital transformation, and strategic technology to achieve sustainable growth.
With a career spanning telecommunications, media technology, software development, IT consulting, and international business development, Harald has worked with Tier 1 to Tier 4 telecommunications operators across Europe and international markets. His experience includes technology strategy, service delivery, digital transformation, software innovation, and the development of scalable solutions for both large enterprises and emerging businesses.
Harald has built a reputation as a pioneer in the development of strategic software solutions, consistently identifying and applying emerging technologies to solve complex business challenges and create new commercial opportunities. Throughout his career, he has combined deep technical expertise with strong business acumen, helping organizations transform innovative ideas into successful products, services, and digital platforms.
In the early 2000s, Harald played a leading role in delivering Web TV and streaming solutions for some of Europe’s largest media companies and broadcasters, helping pioneer digital video services during the formative years of online media. His work contributed to bringing high-quality video content to internet audiences long before streaming became a mainstream technology, placing him at the forefront of one of the most significant digital transformations in the media industry.
Harald has also contributed to the modernization of the public sector in Norway, supporting the digital transformation of municipal operations and records management. Through software and technology initiatives, he helped enable a significant number of Norwegian municipalities to digitize their building archives, case management systems, and public records, improving efficiency, accessibility, compliance, and long-term information management.
Beyond his work with large enterprises, Harald is passionate about helping small and medium-sized businesses expand into international markets. By combining strategic consulting, technology leadership, and business development expertise, he supports organizations in scaling their operations, establishing global partnerships, and accelerating growth across borders.
As Founder and CEO of Maxtramax, Harald’s vision is to bridge the gap between business strategy and technology innovation. Under his leadership, the company delivers secure, scalable, and results-driven solutions for clients in both the private and public sectors, enabling them to adapt, compete, and thrive in an increasingly digital world.
“Technology is most valuable when it transforms innovation into sustainable business growth and creates opportunities that reach beyond borders.”