Management 

Torghatten AS has a management team that operates from Trondheim and Brønnøysund. The management is responsible for a number of development projects within technology, organization and sustainability in the group.

CEO Stein Andre Herigstad-Olsen

Stein Andre Herigstad-Olsen

Interrim Chief Executive Officer

Stein Andre has been in Torghatten since 2007. He doubles as CBDO of Nordic Ferry Infrastructure.

CEO, Torghatten Nord, Marius Hansen

Marius Hansen

Chief Executive Officer, Torghatten Nord

Marius has been the CEO of Torghatten Nord since March 2024. He came from his role as the top executive at Avincis Aviation Norden. Marius is from Lavangen in Troms and holds a degree in Market Economics from BI Norwegian Business School.

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CEO, Torghatten Midt and Torghatten Sør, Øyvind Lund

Øyvind Lund

Chief Executive Officer, Torghatten Midt and Torghatten Sør

Øyvind holds a Master of Science in Business from BI Norwegian Business School. He has been the CEO of Torghatten Sør since 2014. Prior to this, he served as the head of Norsk Gjenvinning Plast. Before that, he was the Finance and Administration Manager at Jørgensen Transport. Øyvind is also a board member of Torghatten Nord.

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CFO Olav Lindebrekke

Olav Lindebrekke

Chief Financial Officer

Olav joined Torghatten in April 2025. He came from the role of CFO at E.A. Smith and has prior experience from SpareBank 1 Regnskapshuset and PwC Consulting, where he held various positions within finance, business development, and innovation. Olav holds a master’s degree from both NTNU (MSc in Engineering) and NHH.

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Chief Technology Officer Jan-Egil Wagnild

Jan-Egil Wagnild

Chief Technology Officer

Jan-Egil holds a master's degree in technical cybernetics from NTNU, as well as further education in management and strategy, and through leadership training from the defense sector. He started in Torghatten in 2021 ans is also a board member of Bastø Fosen. Jan-Egil has work experience from Marine Cybernetics, DNV, and Moen Marin.

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Head of Business Development Reidun Svarva

Reidun Svarva

Head of Business Development

Reidun has a master's degree from NTNU in industrial economics and technology management. She joined Torghatten AS in January 2022 and serves as a board member of Torghatten Nord. She has work experience from Ulstein Verft, Jernbaneverket/Bane NOR, and Enova.

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HR Director Mariann Grønseth

Mariann Grønseth

HR Director

Mariann has an educational background in labor law, management, and tourism. She served as CEO of Torghatten Midt from 2022 through 2024. Mariann has extensive experience in HR and operational management across various companies in the transportation and tourism industries.

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