Oslo, October 1, 2025 – Veyt, a leading provider of market intelligence and analytics for low-carbon markets, has appointed Matthew Watson as Chief Executive Officer.
Watson will lead Veyt’s strategic development and growth, building on the company’s strong platform to deliver actionable insights for clients worldwide.
“Watson has a strong background and a profile that aligns well with Veyt’s growth ambitions. His deep expertise in the energy and financial sectors, strong commercial track record and broad network makes him the ideal candidate to take Veyt further on its growth journey. We are confident he will strengthen the strategic direction and deliver long-term value to our shareholders” says Håkon Tanem, Chair of Veyt and EVP at Arendals Fossekompani.
Matthew Watson comes from the role as Senior Partner at Rystad Energy, where he was the global commercial director. He has been with Rystad since 2012 and has proven expertise in sales, business development, and commercial strategy. Matthew has previously held key roles at Thomson Reuters & Point Carbon and holds a B.Com in Business Management from the University of Johannesburg.
“I am excited to join Veyt at a pivotal time in their journey. The company’s commitment to innovation and providing actionable insights for clients in a fast-evolving energy transition aligns perfectly with my experience. I look forward to working with the Veyt team towards getting to know our customers, exploring commercial opportunities and developing new relationships and partnerships in the industry”, says Matthew Watson, CEO of Veyt.
Strategic growth
Having evolved from a company delivering individual products to a comprehensive full-platform provider, Veyt is now uniquely positioned to offer insights across all low-carbon markets. Since Arendals Fossekompani acquired the majority share in 2021, Veyt has undergone a digital transformation and is fully committed to an ambitious scale-up phase. Supported by a highly experienced team of analysts, commercial and technology professionals, and a robust management group, Veyt’s focus is to increase sales and expand into new markets.
“Veyt is in an exciting phase, solidifying its market presence and intensifying its commercial efforts. Watsons’s expertise will be key in driving this next stage for Veyt,” says Tanem.
Matthew Watson will assume his role on October 1.
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Veyt’s subscription-based analytics platform delivers instantaneous pricing, forecasts, and market intelligence across major carbon markets. With a focus on transparency and actionable intelligence, Veyt empowers companies to make informed decisions in a rapidly shifting carbon economy. It uses proprietary modelling techniques to offer deep insights into market participant behaviour, carbon pricing trends, and policy-driven market shifts. Established in 2016, Veyt was acquired by Arendals Fossekompani in 2021.
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Arendals Fossekompani is a long-term industrial investment company. We are active owners and developers of companies enabling the energy transition and next generation industrial technologies. Established in 1896, we have been a proud producer of renewable hydropower for more than 100 years. Arendals Fossekompani is headquartered in Arendal and has been listed at the Oslo Stock Exchange since 1913.
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Matthew Watson
CEO at Veyt
+47 938 59 143
Håkon Tanem
Chair Veyt, EVP Arendals Fossekompani
+47 416 86 671
