Norsk Renewables 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.

Christine Mork

Christine Mork

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

A structured professional with international experience within the energy sector and with a focus on corporate finance, treasury, account, and management. Her detail-oriented approach and overview help Norsk Renewables structure its assets and possibilities.

Trond Debes

Trond Debes

Chief Operating Officer

Highly engaged ad structured leader with two decades of experience in large international organizations. Core competence within the legal and compliance area, but with a strong overall business interest and understanding. The strategic and purpose-based mindset with a high focus on delivering sustainable business results with sound risk appetite and integrity.

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.

Sandra Rise Holstad

Sandra Rise Holstad

EVP People and Culture

10+ years of professional experience in energy, travel, and consulting firms, with a strong background in several roles within people management and cross-cultural understanding from global companies.

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.

Rafael Cola

Rafael Cola

EVP Commercial / internim 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.

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

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.