Espen Gjerde

Espen Gjerde is an accomplished maritime executive with extensive experience in senior leadership roles. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at Wilhelmsen New Energy since December 2018, Gjerde oversees the Shipping and Technology investment portfolio. Previously, Gjerde held the title of Vice President at Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, focusing on strategy and M&A, and was a Senior Vice President at SFL - Ship Finance International Limited. Gjerde is actively involved in various boards, including as a non-executive director at Grieg Maritime Group and as a member of the board of directors for Massterly, Reach Subsea, and Loke Marine Minerals. Additional roles include Chair of the Board for Topeka Holding AS and Representative Director for Hyundai GLOVIS. Gjerde holds a Master of Science in Naval Architecture from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Maritime Engineering from Sør-Trøndelag University College.