Hans Fredrik Wittusen (1974) was appointed CEO in 2022. Prior to this, he held the position as EVP Strategy and M&A at The Norsk Gjenvinning Group for 10 years, developing and scaling value chains for recycling industrial and commercial waste, and executing more than 20 acquisitions and joint ventures in the Nordics. He has also spent 15 years in consulting and M&A advisory at McKinsey and Creo Advisors.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Relations from Brown University.

Viktor Forss (1982) was appointed EVP Nordics in 2022. He previously worked for VEO, where he held MD positions for Sweden and Norway, and served as VP for the Nordics in recent years. With 18 year track-record in the industry, he has developed an extensive knowledge of large wind power, hydro power, regional grid, and industry-related projects across the Nordics. As part of executive management team, he has a robust expertise in developing and executing strategic business plans to drive growth and success in an organization.

He holds a master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from Hanken School of Economics and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Power Engineering from Novia University of Applied Science.

Mikael Lindvall (1981) was appointed CTO in February 2023. Prior to this, he worked as a Technology Specialist and project manager in iron- and steelmaking, part of AFRY´s global competence line for mining and metal industry. He has more than 16 years of experience working in the international metal industry, including working as a Senior Project Manager for the largest steel sheet and plate manufacturer in the Nordics.

He holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Process Science from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, with specializing in Mineral Processing and Metallurgy, from Lulea University of Technology.

Antti Kaikkonen (1978) was appointed as Managing Director for Finland in 2022. Prior to this, he led the Industrial Electrification project development function at Fortum. He has over 18 years’ experience from business and strategy development, Public affairs and Nordic CO2-free power generation.

He holds a master’s degree in Finance from Helsinki School of Economics and a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology.

Øyvind Engan (1965) was appointed Site Project Manager in 2022. He has many years of experience in industrial operations, plant management, and business development from international industrial companies such as Alcoa, Elkem as well as other industrial companies in Norway.

He holds a master’s degree in Metallurgy from Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Dag Moxnes (1957) co-founded Blastr Green Steel together with Tore Ivar Slettemoen in 2021. He is an experienced manager within the industrial engineering supplier industry, from the German GEA Group, Skala Prosessteknikk and Alfa Laval in Norway and Sweden, as well as experience from Norsk Hydro and Raufoss Defence Products.

He holds a master’s degree in Mechanical engineering from Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Lars-Eric Aaro (1956) has a long career in the international process industry with senior executive roles from LKAB, Boliden, Outokumpu and Epiroc. He is an honorary doctorate at Luleå University of Technology.

He holds a master’s degree in Mining Engineering from Luleå University of Technology.

Olaf Wigstøl (1958) has extensive experience from from different senior executive roles in Norsk Hydro in Norway, Germany and Qatar (Qatalum), as well as from Alcan Sebree smelter in Kentucky and Vigeland Metal Refinery in Norway.

He holds a master’s degree Mechanical Engineering in from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and a bachelors degree in Finance and Project Management from University of Agder.

Kris Gram (1976) is Partner and Investment Director of Vanir Green Industries and has long and varied experience from capital markets and investments, leading ECM , DCM, M&A, and IPO projects for clients worldwide.

He holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Management from St Andrews University.

Anders Hærland (1975) is the CEO and Managing Partner of Vanir Green Industries and has extensive experience in international business building, innovation and business development as Project Director Batteries in Equinor, Head of Equinor Future Business and Investment Director in Equinor’s corporate venture fund.

He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in International Relations from The London School of Economics and Political Science.

Tore Ivar Slettemoen (1958) has extensive experience in project development and execution in the oil and gas and renewables sector. He is founder of Freyr Battery.

He holds a master’s degree in Mechanical engineering from Norwegian University of Science and Technology.