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Hilde Merete Aasheim has a strong background in Norwegian and international industry, holding leadership positions in companies such as Elkem and Hydro. From 2019 to 2024, Aasheim served as CEO of Hydro. Kristin Holth, on the other hand, brings extensive experience from the finance and energy sectors, including her role as global head of shipping, seafood, and energy at DNB. She also has significant board experience across national and international companies in the maritime and energy sectors.
– ECOnnect is an exciting company that plays a key role in the green transition the energy sector is facing. Contributing to a company that is part of the solution is particularly meaningful, says Aasheim.
– Having primarily worked in companies with thousands of employees, I am excited to engage with a team in its scaling phase. ECOnnect's impressive achievements in such a short time are truly remarkable, Aasheim adds.
Holth also looks forward to the board work and is impressed by the company’s achievements so far.
– The company’s focus on developing sustainable energy solutions and their exciting business strategy makes ECOnnect highly compelling. Being part of such a dynamic and engaged team is inspiring. The company’s emphasis on research and development, as well as their ability to build strong relationships and secure key contracts, is impressive, Holth states.
Christophersen is excited about the collaboration:
– Hilde and Kristin bring valuable experience and credentials that enhance our strategic capabilities. Their insights will play an important role in capitalizing on the exciting opportunities ahead of us. A milestone for the company, says Christophersen.
ECOnnect Energy is an innovator in maritime energy infrastructure, known for delivering solutions that enable critical infrastructure for greener energy. Through its unique technology, IQuay®, ECOnnect allows customers to rapidly and cost-effectively implement energy infrastructure without requiring large permanent installations. The company’s solutions are already utilized in major projects like the Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal in Germany, which plays a vital role in Europe’s energy security.
The company has quickly established itself as a strong challenger in a conservative industry and has already gained international attention for its groundbreaking solutions.
The board of ECOnnect Energy is chaired by former PwC executive Torkel Halmø and, in addition to Aasheim and Holth, includes Managing Partner at Wikborg Rein, Geir Sviggum, and former Shell Norway executive, Per Olaf Hustad.
