The people
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Alf Reistad
CEO
More than 35 years of experience in Industry and Public Affairs. Holds a M.Sc. from Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
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Tore Malo Ødegård
CFO
Employed in Hustadlitt Group since 2017 within finance and business development. Previous experience from investment banking. Holds a M.Sc in Industrial Economy and Technology Management from Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
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Trond Watne
Chief Geologist
29 years of experience in the Hustadlitt Group as a geologist and mining engineer. Holds a PhD in Mining Engineering from Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
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Eirik Bache Stokmo
Geologist, Project Leader
Three years experience in exploration and mining. He holds a Master of Science in Geology from UiT - The Arctic University of Norway.
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Gaute Magnushommen
Geologist
Holds a Master of Science in Geology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
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Svetlana Rotaru
Lead Project Administration
10 years of experience in project management, service and concept development, administration, and networking. Master in health and social science with a focus on service management.
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Christian Rainer
Senior Advisor Projects and Technology
More than 35 years of experience in the minerals industry, in project, process, and product development, as well as in operative management functions. He holds a degree from Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria, and has been involved with Hustadlitt since 2022.
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Werner Rehbein
Senior Technical Advisor
More than 30 years of experience in process engineering and international projects, mainly in the minerals, wooden composite, and energy business. He holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Graz.
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Tor Espen Simonsen
Communications Advisor
More than 10 years' experience as editor-in-chief. He holds a master's in history from the University of Oslo.
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Sturla Steinsvik
Project Advisor & Chairman of the Board
Founder of Hustadlitt. 60 years of experience from developing global businesses within the mineral industry.
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Finn Tore Sylte
Business development & Member of the Board
More than 25 years of experience in the Hustadlitt Group within business development, finance, and other areas. Holds degrees in Engineering and Economics.
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Birger Solberg
Member of the Board
CEO of Ulefos Holding, Cappelen Group. Previously VP Sibelco Europe and CEO of Sibelco Nordic. Holds a M.Sc Mechanical Engineering from Norwegian University of Science and Technology and AMP from INSEAD.
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Ole Bjørn Jenssen
Member of the Board
VP Product Quality, Yara International ASA. Former SVP Production R&D in Yara, Technical Director Yara Mining and Production Manager in Hydro Agri. Holds a M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry, NTNU Norway.
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Ingvild Brynjulvsrud Bakke
Geologist
Master of Science in Geology from the Arctic University of Norway - UiT. Experience in mining, exploration, structural geology, and sampling for geochemical analyses.
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Nina Steinsvik
Member of the Board
CEO of Hustadlitt AS. 7 years experience in corporate banking before joining Hustadlitt AS. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business; a Major in Finance, and a Minor in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Hans Vigeland Lerum
Laboratory lead
Five years of experience in quality control within GMP. Completed his PhD in chemistry with a focus on liquid-liquid extraction and hydrometallurgy from the University of Oslo in 2020. Has been with REN since 2025.
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Ole Christian Sannes
Logging assistant
Holds a Bachelor degree in process engineering from University of South-Eastern-Norway. Working as a technician at REN since 2025. Experienced in electronics, CAD designs, 3D printing and data management.
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Jesper Undem Eriksen
Logging assistant
4 years of experience in carpentry, supported by a trade certificate completed in June 2023. Broad background in service-oriented industries and strong local knowledge of Ulefoss. Experience as core technician in REN since 2025.
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Espen Mellingen Madsen
Logistics coordinator
Certified logistics coordinator with 13 years of experience in logistics, sales, and service. Since 2025, contributing to core logging operations at REN, with responsibility for logistics flow optimization and shipment management.