Elisabeth Vike Vardheim, CEO
Employed since 2007 and a member of Group Management since 2014. CEO since 2024.
Previous experience: Various management positions in construction projects, construction client organisations, operational activities and public administration. Since 2014, responsible for planning, engineering and expansion of the transmission grid in Norway. Since 2021, also responsible for operation and management of the transmission grid, as well as emergency preparedness.
Education/qualifications: Master’s in Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), diploma in Business Administration and post-graduate course in Board Governance from BI Norwegian Business School.
Directorships: Board member at Oslobygg KF.
Cathrine Lund Larsen, EVP Finance
Employed and a member of Group Management since 2022.
Previous experience: Background in consulting industry and various management positions at Statkraft and DNB.
Education/qualifications: Master’s in Business and Economics (Siviløkonom) from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and board competence from BI Norwegian Business School.
Directorships: Board member at Shearwater GeoServices.
Christian Færø, EVP Project Development & Constructions
Employed since 2009 and a member of Group Management since 2024.
Previous experience: Background in public administration and consultancy, project management and leadership positions in construction projects, construction client organisations and operational activities. Director of operational preparedness since 2021.
Education/qualifications: Master’s in Resource Economics and Land Planning from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB). Postgraduate studies in Pedagogy and Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and Risk & Project Management at SBS.
Directorships: Board member at Nordlink Norge AS.
Tore Langeland, EVP Asset Operations & Emergency Prepardness
Employed since 2014 and a member of Group Management since 2025.
Previous experience: Various leadership positions in Statnett since 2015, Director of Asset Operations (2021–2024), Director of Technical Consulting and Engineering (from 2024). Senior researcher and head of department at Det Norske Veritas (2009–2014).
Education/qualification: Master’s degree in Energy and Environment from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a Master of Technology Management, Business and Technology from the same university.
Directorships: Board Chair at Nordlink Norge AS.
Peer Olav Østli, EVP System Operations & Markets
Employed and a member of Group Management since 2007.
Previous experience: Director at Telenor, Schibsted Nett and Scandinavia Online AB. Head of Technology at the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation NRK.
Education/qualifications: Master’s in Computer Science and postgraduate studies in management from Henley Business School in the UK.
Ingeborg Øfsthus, EVP Technology & Innovation
Employed and a member of Group Management since 2024.
Previous experience: Leadership experience from a variety of roles, including CTO and CEO in various parts of the Telenor Group, including in Thailand, Serbia/Montenegro and Norway. Was Nordic CTO at Telenor immediately prior to joining Statnett.
Education/qualifications: Master's in Engineering in Electronics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
Directorships: Board Chair at Fifty AS and board member at Sykehuspartner.
Gunnar G. Løvås, EVP System Planning & Customers
Employed as a member of Group Management since 2019, and previously from 2007 to 2014.
Previous experience: Deputy Director General and member of Group management at the Norwegian National Rail Administration. Experience as an independent consultant. Over 25 years of experience at Statnett in various roles.
Education/qualifications: Master’s in Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a Doctorate in Mathematical Statistics from the University of Oslo.
Directorships: Board Chair at Elhub AS and board member at Globeleq Ltd.
Anne Flagstad, EVP People & Sustainability
Employed and a member of Group Management since 2022.
Previous experience: Former HR Director at Telenor Denmark and Telenor Norway. Management positions and experience as a consultant and researcher in the field of organisation and HR in Norway and internationally.
Education/qualifications: PhD in Strategy and Organisation from BI Norwegian Business School and Master’s in Sociology from the University of Oslo. Further education in digital transformation and management from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).