Einar Winther-Larssen

Einar Winther-Larssen is an experienced engineering professional with extensive expertise in mechatronics and subsea systems. Currently serving as Vice President of Process Control at Statkraft since June 2023, Einar has previously held numerous leadership roles at Aker Solutions from August 2007 to June 2023. Responsibilities included managing a team of 60 engineers as Head of Controls Solutions Centre and overseeing the strategic transition to electric subsea systems as Chief Engineer and Senior R&D Program Manager. Einar’s contributions to electrification strategy and product development were recognized with the 33rd ASME Annual Woelfel Best Mechanical Engineering Award in 2016 for the development of the Subsea Electric Actuator ELDRIVE. An educational background includes a Master of Science in Engineering Cybernetics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Space Technology from Narvik University College.