The people

Sturla Steinsvik

Sturla Steinsvik

Project Advisor & Chairman of the Board

Founder of Hustadlitt. 60 years of experience from developing global businesses within the mineral industry.

Trond Watne

Trond Watne

Chief Geologist

27 years of experience in the Hustadlitt Group as geologist and mining engineer. Holds a PhD in Mining Engineering from Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Birger Solberg

Birger Solberg

Director 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.

Rune Vigdal

Rune Vigdal

Director of the Board

Founder of REN. 11 years of experience from the rare earths industry. Previous experience as CFO/CEO in several companies. Holds a Master of Science/Master of Business Administration.

Finn Tore Sylte

Finn Tore Sylte

Business development & Director of the Board

22 years of experience in the Hustadlitt Group within business development, finance and other areas. Holds degrees in Engineering and Economics.

Tore Malo Ødegård

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.

Svetlana

Svetlana Rotaru

Project Administration

10 years of experience in project management, service and concept development, administration and networking. Master in health and social science with focus on service management.

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Christian Rainer

Master of Science

38 years of experience in the minerals industry, in project, process, and product development, as well as in operative management functions. Holds a degree from Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria, and has been involved with Hustadlitt since 2022.