Karl Erik Kjelstad

Karl Erik Kjelstad is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and board roles across various companies. Currently serving as a board member at Norconsult, Trosvik, HMH, DDW Offshore, NES Fircroft, and Føn Energy Services, Kjelstad also holds the position of CEO and Executive Vice President & Investment Director at Akastor ASA. Additionally, Kjelstad has been the chairman of the board at Backe and has previously served as a board member at MHWirth and Altus Intervention. Kjelstad earned a Master of Science degree in Marine Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and completed an Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.