Management

The Norsk Renewable management team has years of experience developing renewable energy projects in all regions of the world, with a focus on high-growth markets

Torbjørn Elliot Kirkeby-Garstad

Torbjørn Elliot Kirkeby-Garstad

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

An entrepreneurial and visionary executive with 25 years of international experience over the last two decades focused on renewable energy development, investments, and operations. Torbjørn has operated as an industrial renewable investor and made successful industrial renewable investments in a wide range of emerging markets.

Ingrid Sara Grimstad Amundsgård

Ingrid Sara Grimstad Amundsgård

EVP Sustainability, HSE, Communications & IR

An experienced and passionate professional who has a proven track record. She has held leading positions in renowned international industry and energy companies. Core competence is Responsible Business Conduct (Sustainability/ESG), Business Development, and Communications/Brand Building. Ingrid Sara has been instrumental in several digital developments. Her strengths are in holistic understanding, strategy, innovation and creativity.

Ramon Tavenor

Ramon Tavenor

Country Manager, South Africa

Ramon has a proven track record working with renowned companies. He has carried out different management positions working in a structured and ambitious manner. He has been involved with both business development and operations and is using his skills to establish Norsk Renewables in the market

Rafael Cola

Rafael Cola

EVP Commercial / Country Manager, Vietnam

Creative and analytical sales and marketing professional with two decades of experience in sales, marketing, communications, and business development in the Energy and Shipping industries. Notable accomplishments in go-to-market strategy, team leadership, and B2B sales and marketing.

Pedro Jose Alonso

Pedro Jose Alonso

EVP Execution, Operation and Maintenance

20 years in supply chain and operation of solar plants. Held prominent roles in leading global solar companies and plants in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa and brings a proven track record of success to the company.

Mauro Benedetti

Mauro Benedetti

Country Manager, Brazil

Experienced business development specialist with a demonstrated track record in the renewable energy industry. Mauro has participated in numerous transactions involving the development, financing of constructions, operations, and M&A of solar and wind farms across the European, African, and South American markets.

Mark Seger

Mark Seger

Chief Operation Officer (COO)

Mark has a wealth of experience overseeing and managing large-scale projects within the energy sector. His responsibilities have spanned across various critical functions, ensuring successful project deliveries in addition to his expertise in asset management.

Peter Laszlo Keresztes

Peter Laszlo Keresztes

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Peter has many years of experience in financial and commercial roles in the renewable energy industry, last from VINDR. He has also worked for Vattinfall, Empower New Energy, and Alpig Energy. He. holds an MBA with specialization in Corporate Finance from London Business School and a master’s in science in Chemical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden

Hanne Stensland

Hanne Stensland

General Councel

Hanne has extensive experience within corporate law and project management and worked at one of Norway’s largest law firms prior to joining Norsk Renewables. She holds a master's degree in law from the University of Bergen.