About us

Management

Meet our leadership team
Space Norway's management team comprises passionate and experienced leaders dedicated to advancing the space industry and fostering the growth of our organisation.

With diverse backgrounds in satellite communications, business development, military leadership, and international relations, our management team is equipped to navigate industry complexities and launch future solutions, guiding us towards new frontiers for the benefit of our partners, clients, and society at large.

With a commitment to excellence, they lead business expansion and create a positive environment for our talented employees to thrive. The Space Norway management team not only drives the organisation towards innovation but also inspires and empowers each of us to achieve excellence.

Meet the team that is shaping the future of Space Norway.

Executive Management Team

Board of Directors

Svein Olav Munkeby

Chairman of the Board

Svein Olav Munkeby has served as the Chairman of the Board for Space Norway since 2021. Over the past 25 years, he has held various leadership positions at notable companies such as NTE, Statkraft, Telenor, Bravida, and the Glen Dimplex Group. Svein Olav brings extensive experience from serving on the boards of several prominent companies.

 

Tore Olaf Rimmereid

Tore Olaf Rimmereid is currently the Project Director at Hafslund Eco. He has previously held senior leadership roles in banking and finance sectors. Tore Olaf also holds several positions on the boards of other companies.

 

Ann-Kari Heier

Ann-Kari Heier is the Executive Vice President at Arendals Fossekompani ASA. She has held top leadership positions in the maritime and offshore supplier industry. Anne-Kari is also a board member of NHO Agder and Maritimt Forum Sør.

 

Siri Løvlund

Siri Løvlund is the CEO of Nordix Data AS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telenor Norge AS. With over 15 years of extensive experience in the satellite and telecom industries, she has contributed to major international projects across the Telenor Group. Siri has also previously served on the board of Telenor Svalbard AS.

 

Morten Haga Lunde

Morten Haga Lunde has been a Special Advisor at the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association / Emergency Preparedness Department since August 2021. From January 2016 to November 2020, he was the Head of Norwegian Intelligence Service. Morten brings 41 years of service in the Royal Norwegian Air Force and various joint staffs in the Norwegian Armed Forces.

 

Ingelin Drøpping

With a Master of Science degree from the Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology (NTNU) and an Executive MBA from the Stockholm School of Economics, Ingelin is an independent director and advisor for several companies. Ingelin has over 30 years of experience from technology companies, including VP roles at Telenor and Panasonic Avionics, and EVP at Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace. Her expertise lies in business strategy, international expansion, and technology insights within IT and telecoms.

 

Per Atle Våland

Per Atle Våland is a specialist in radar and electronic warfare, having contributed to the development of numerous radar systems. Currently, he is the technical manager for the MicroSAR program at Space Norway. Per Atle has extensive experience and has held leadership roles in technical and business development for over 30 years, including a tenure as a Managing Director at Space Norway,

 

Tom Westby

Tom Westby, who holds an MBA and an engineering degree, is a member of the Contracts and Legal team at Space Norway Satcom. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in contractual work and negotiations related to sales, business development, and procurement. Tom also has extensive experience as board member at Telenor Satellite, Telenor Broadcast Holding, Telenor Networks Holding, and the Corporate Assembly of Telenor Group.