Erlend Wallestad has extensive experience in the banking sector, currently serving as Direktør for Risikomodeller og Analyse and Banksjef at Sparebanken Vest since August 2011, leading a specialized team in the real estate and construction sectors. Prior to this, Erlend Wallestad held various positions including Ass. banksjef, Senior Bedriftsrådgiver, Bedriftsrådgiver, and Bransjeansvarlig - Eiendom (konstituert) at Fana Sparebank from February 2010 to May 2011, beginning as a Trainee. Erlend Wallestad holds two Master's degrees from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), one in Regnskap og revisjon (2014-2015) and another in Økonomisk styring / Finansiell økonomi (2006-2011).