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The Board of Representatives

Leader

Kjetil Bakken-Engelsen

1976

Utdanning

Karriere

Position in Multiconsult

Leader LINK Arkitektur Oslo, LINK arkitektur AS

Summary of the career

Member of the board of representatives since 2021.

Kjetil is the manager of LINK Arkitektur Oslo, the largest team in LINK arkitektur AS with almost 70 employees, so he works primarily with management. The role also involves participation in sales and follow-up of the project portfolio as well as a position as project owner (assignment manager) in a particularly large project. Kjetil has good experience with board work, both from his role as general manager of DBC AS, but also from other board positions.

Kjetil Bakken-Engelsen

Members

Torill Sande Nygård

1982

Education

Career

Position in Multiconsult

Department leader of Construction and Industry – Region South

Summary of the career

Member of the board of representatives since 2017.

Torill has held management positions in Multiconsult for the past 12 years. Including responsibility for personnel, responsibility for results, offers and market, as well as follow-up of strategy and actionplans. She has also worked in assignments within building management and as assignment manager for larger assignments in the unit.

Torill Sande Nygård

Erik Bjertness

1957

Education

Career

Position in Multiconsult

Senior Engineering Manager, Multiconsult Norge AS

Summary of the career

Member of the board of representatives since 2017, as well as member of the foundation's board from 2011-2016.

Erik is one of our most experienced employees with broad experience from planning, construction, project management and administration of interdisciplinary industrial projects. His experience also includes participation in the customer's organization for project implementation.

Erik Bjertness

Katarina Bryngelsson

1977

Education

1999 - 2005 Chalmers university of technology, MSc, Civil engineer

2002 Gothenburg school of economics,Business economics

1998 - 1999 Örebro University, Studies of mathematics

Career

2017 - d.d. Iterio  –  Group leader, geotechnicalengineer Stockholm

2006 - 2017 WSP   ­–  Geotechnical engineerGothenburg, Stockholm

2005 - 2006 Skanska  –  Supervisor buildning andconstrucion Gothenburg

Position in Multiconsult

Groupleader, Geotechnics Iterio Stockholm

Summary of the career

Katarina Bryngelsson

Ingeborg Skarholdt Bølviken

1989

Education

Career

Position in Multiconsult

Department leader Construction, Building & Real Estate, Oslo

Summary of the career

Member of the board of representatives since 2021.

Through her various roles over 8 years at Multiconsult, Ingeborg has gained a very good insight into the company's operations and organizational structure. Among other things through the role of leader and deputy leader of Must (Multiconsult for students). From 2017-2019, Ingeborg was head of the board of Ung in RIF Oslo and Akershus.

Ingeborg Skarholdt Bølviken

Nicolas Serré

1983

Dr Engineer Marine Technology, Geo & Marine, North Leader of the Marin Technology discipline area in the competence network for structural engineering

Education

2007 - 2011 Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), PhD in ArcticMarine Technology

2005 The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS), Arctic Technology courses

2004 - 2006 University of Technology of Belfort Montbeliard, France, MSc. inMechanical Engineering

Career

2012 – d.d. Multiconsult

2007 – 2010 NTNU, PhD student

2006 – 2012 Barlindhaug Consult

Position in Multiconsult

Discipline leader Arctic Marine Technology, Geo & Marine, Multiconsult Region North

Summary of the career

Nicolas has extensive experience in applied research and development, particularly within Arctic offshore engineering. In this field, he leverages his collaborative skills, curiosity, and creativity in an international environment.

He has played a key role in leading the discipline and in developing Multiconsult’s services during a period marked by significant changes in the market and customer needs.

Through his work on steering committees for housing association, sports club, and school, Nicolas has gained a broad understanding and interest in committee work. His previous role as a deputy member of the representative council has also provided him with valuable insight into the foundation’s operations and the framework within which it operates.

Nicolas wishes to continue his work on the representative council to ensure continuity in the foundation’s activities. Like the foundation itself, he believes that strong results and well-being are best achieved through the influence of competent employees.

Nicolas Serré

Elin Heimark

1972

Education

Career

Position in Multiconsult

Deputy head, LINK Arkitektur, team Bergen

Summary of the career

Member of the board of representatives since 2021.

Elin is deputy manager at the office in Bergen and has over 20 years' experience from the construction industry, including particularly from early phase/regulation and project management/project management of larger projects. She has varied experience from various board positions as owner, but also as an organizational member in the election committee of the Bergen Architects' Association.

Elin Heimark

Vegard Willumsen

1982

Education

2007 – 2009 University of Oslo (UiO), B. Sc. Economics

2002 – 2007 Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and University of Washington (UW), MSc. Energy and Environmental Engineering

Career

2019 – Present VP New renewables, Multiconsult Oslo

2013 – 2019 Head of Section, Power System, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE)

2010 – 2011 Advisor, Renewable Energy for Development, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)

2007 – 2010 Engineer, Power System, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE)

Position in Multiconsult

Summary of the career

Vegard has worked with power market analysis, design, licensing processes, regulatory frameworks, and energy policy since 2007. This has given him broad experience with power systems, electricity markets, energy economics, and renewable technologies. At Multiconsult, he is closely involved with the portfolio of projects within renewable energy. Energy spans across most sectors and have worked across the different business areas and companies within Multiconsult ASA. This has given a broad knowledge of the various offices and subsidiaries in the group, both nationally and internationally.

Vegard will draw on previous board experience in this role. Examples include being a member of the representatives’ council in the Norwegian Electrotechnical Committee and serving as a board member of the International Centre for Hydro Power. His experience as an engineer, economist, employee, and leader in both the private and public sectors provides a diverse background that is valuable for this position.

The Foundation plays an important role as the largest shareholder in Multiconsult, and I want to contribute to ensuring stability, continuity, and strategic direction for the company. He believes there is a strong connection between employee engagement and well-being and the company’s long-term success. As a member of the representative’s council, he will work to:

  • Strengthening the Foundation’s role as an active and responsible owner.
  • Ensure that decisions safeguard both the company’s development and employee involvement and well-being.
  • Preserve the values that make us “one Multiconsult.”
  • Promote initiatives that support long-term growth.
  • Ensure the company remains competitive in a changing market.
Vegard Willumsen

Jan Poslada

1990

Education

Career

Position in Multiconsult

Consultant engineer, road planning

Summary of the career

Member of the board of representatives since 2019.

Jan is the key person in the collaboration between DC in Poland and Multiconsult in Norway, and knows both organizations well. He is a member of the R&D department where he discusses and prepares strategic goals. As a road planner, he has mainly worked on larger interdisciplinary projects in Poland and Norway.

Jan Poslada

Tone Skogholt

1974

Education

Career

Position in Multiconsult

Master of Science geotechnics, Tromsø, Multiconsult Norge AS

Summary of the career

Member of the board of representatives since 2020.

Tone has versatile experience as a geotechnical consultant for both private and public developers, with both large and small projects. Most assignments are in northern Norway and Svalbard, but also some large foreign projects. Tone has previously held board positions in Tekna's corporate group in Multiconsult.

Tone Skogholt

Ingrid Norén Bjørklund

Education

2011 - 2013 Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Nature resource management (Master’s degree)

2011 University of Minnesota, USA Utveksling, biologi

2008 - 2011 Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås Biology (Bachelor’s degree)

Career

2022- d.d. Multiconsult Norge AS; Head of department

2022-d.d. Multiconsult Norge AS, Head of Section

2016-2022 Multiconsult Norge AS, Head of Section

2013-2016 Multiconsult ASA, Nature resource manager

Position in Multiconsult

Vice President Land use Planning, Urban and Rural Planning, Multiconsult Oslo

Summary of the career

Ingrid Norén Bjørklund

Bjørnar Hamstad

1984

Education

2021 VDC-certified, NTNU og Stanford

2006 - 2011 Civil engineer construction, NTNU

2000 - 2004 Electrician

Career

2019 - Multiconsult Norge AS; Section manager construction

2015 - 2019 Norconsult AS, Civil engineer construction

2011 - 2015 Sivilingeniørene Harboe og Leganger, Civil engineer construction

2005 - 2010 Berg Karosserifabrikk. Parttime workshop

2002 - 2005 PK-service, electrician

Position in Multiconsult

Section leader construction, region Midt

Summary of the career

Bjørnar Hamstad

Deputy members, ranked

1

Kaj W Halvorsen

1975

Education

1996 - 2000 MSc Business Administration and Economics, minor mathematics fra Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)

1994 - 1996 Junior Officers School, Army’s Signal Corps, Lillehammer/Indre Troms

Career

2021 - Multiconsult Mobility & Society, Senior adviser

2018 - 2021 Multiconsult Mobility & Society, Head of department/section

2012 - 2018 Multiconsult Analysis & Strategy AS, Senior adviser/Head of Section/ Chief Analyst

2006 - 2012 Norges Bank, Monetary policy, Adviser macro modelling and Regional network

2001 - 2006 FLO/IKT. Chief engineer/CFO, Controlling, finance and accounting

2000 - 2001 KPMG Consulting, Consultant Business modelling

Position in Multiconsult

Senior adviser, Mobility & Society, Oslo.

Summary of the career

Kaj W Halvorsen

2

Angie Mendez

1981

Education

2003 – 2006 Technical University of Liberec

2000 – 2003 University of Costa Rica

Career

2010 – Present A-lab Architects (CTO)

2008 – 2010 Zinc (BIM manager)

2007 – 2008 Dr. techn. Olav Olsen (BIM manager)

Position in Multiconsult

Summary of the career

Angie is an architect who has specialized in technology throughout her career, working with the development and implementation of innovation in the construction industry. 

Her expertise and commitment to using new technology to find more sustainable solutions in real estate and urban development have led to her being frequently invited as a speaker at international conferences. At the same time, she takes a pragmatic approach to her field and is focused on how digitalization can help engineers and architects reach their goals more effectively and with better results.

Angie has extensive experience in interdisciplinary coordination, workflow processes, and maintaining quality routines in complex construction projects. She has had BIM responsibility for many large, complex A-lab projects, such as The Barcode, Oslo Science City and the Fornebu Porten and Fornebu Base stations in collaboration with Multiconsult in Oslo.

As CTO she plays a crucial role in A-lab’s leadership, overseeing that the technology strategy aligns with business goals to drive growth and innovation. Angie fosters collaboration across the Multiconsult ecosystem by encouraging communication, collaboration and hands on continuous development.

As head of A-lab’s technology department, she works with interdisciplinary collaboration with a range of developers, contractors and technology companies to create new solutions on the path toward tomorrow’s buildings and cities. She has led the development of digital twins and new uses of smart building information combined with BIM. One of Angie’s greatest strengths is her ability to "connect the dots" and link competencies that can streamline complex processes with high sustainability goals.

Angie embodies A-lab’s philosophy of “having fun at work” and constantly seeks ways to foster a vibrant and thriving work environment that brings out the best in every individual.

Angie Mendez

3

Alvaro Del-Rio Baigorri

1983

Education

2014-2016 MSc in Civil engineering (Transportation) ETSIC, Madrid, Spain

2002-2013 Bachelor’s and advanced studies in Construction and Civil Engineering ETSIC, Madrid, Spain.

Career

2025 – PresentMulticonsult - Transportation, Senior adviser

2023 – Present Multiconsult Norge AS, Group Manager WWA

2016 – 2023 Multiconsult Norge AS, Adviser – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Engineering

2015 – 2016 Multiconsult ASA, Adviser – Transportation and Infrastructure department

2015 - 2016 Sarpsborg Municipality, Bilingual Teacher

2003 – 2015 Diverse, Professional football Player in Spain and Norway

Position in Multiconsult

Summary of the career

Alvaro Baigorri del-Rio is a Civil Engineer with approximately ten years of experience in consulting and design within water supply, wastewater and stormwater management. He holds a degree in civil engineering from ETSIC in Madrid and has developed strong technical expertise through work on large, complex infrastructure, transportation and building projects for both public and private clients.

Alvaro has extensive experience across all phases of project delivery, from early-stage planning and conceptual design to preliminary and detailed design, as well as construction phase support. He has worked closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary consulting teams, and is accustomed to managing interfaces and coordination in projects with high demands on quality, schedule and collaboration.

Through his previous professional career as a professional football player, Alvaro has gained valuable skills and core values related to teamwork, responsibility and performance in demanding environments. This background has shaped him into a structured, committed and solution-oriented professional. He places strong emphasis on quality and thoroughness in his deliveries and is recognized for his reliability and execution capability.

Alvaro is highly people-oriented and recognizes that employees bring diverse strengths, perspectives and needs to an organization. He believes that strong results are built on trust, clear communication and an inclusive work environment where individuals feel seen, respected and supported. At the same time, he values empathetic client understanding and the ability to understand the client’s perspective, while maintaining a healthy balance that safeguards professional integrity and the interests of employees.

He believes that good communication, professional motivation and a balanced approach between client interests and employee well-being are essential for long-term success. Alvaro is committed to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and the development of strong, resilient professional environments that deliver sustainable solutions with high societal value.

Alvaro seeks to contribute to the Foundation through his engagement, professional background and experience from both his former career and his current role in consulting. He is motivated to support and strengthen Multiconsult’s position as a leading, competent and responsible consulting company, with a clear focus on quality, long-term value creation and positive impact for employees, clients and society.

Alvaro Del-Rio Baigorri

4

Kristin Kjøglum

1982

Education

2020 – 2024 Preparedness and crisis management for the water industry, University of Inland Norway

2009 – 2010 One-year study program Math, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

2003 – 2008 Master of science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Career

2025 – Present Multiconsult Norge AS

2011 –2025 Agency for Water and Sewage Works, Oslo municipality

Position in Multiconsult

Summary of the career

Kristin is a senior water and wastewater engineer at Multiconsult’s Oslo office. She holds a master’s degree in analytical chemistry from NTNU and has 14 years of experience in operating and maintaining municipal technical facilities. Her credentials are further enhanced by studies in emergency preparedness and crisis management for the water industry. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in administration, coordination, and project management, along with both practical and academic proficiency in risk assessment, security, societal safety, and emergency preparedness across projects, and regional and local levels.

Kristin also possesses extensive experience in board roles, having served as a student representative at NTNU, a union representative and chief union representative within the Water and Sewerage Department at the agency and municipal levels in Oslo, and most recently at the departmental level in Tekna Drammen Avdeling. Her participation in Tekna includes involvement in Representative Council meetings and annual meetings. She has also been involved in the Norwegian Water Association's professional meeting committee and organized several meetings during the pandemic.

Having spent many years in the municipal sector, Kristin understands the challenges faced by clients and how consultants can best address and support their needs. She demonstrates a strong commitment to both preparedness and security, with an emphasis on the responsibility consulting engineers hold in safeguarding client information, particularly in projects involving critical infrastructure or societal critical customers.

Kristin Kjøglum

5

Atle Torvik Kristiansen

1980

Education

2025 – Present School of Business and Law, University of Agder – Executive Master of Business Administration

2015 – 2016 Linnæus University and University of Stavanger – postgraduate courses in risk management, environmental risk analysis and communication

2009 – 2011 Norwegian University of Science and Technology – M. Sc. (Biology)

2006 – 2008 Norwegian University of Science and Technology – B. Sc. (Biology)

Career

2019 – Present Multiconsult Norge AS, Environmental Consultant and Group Leader in 2019

2017 – 2019 Rambøll Norge AS, Environmental Consultant

2012 – 2017 County Governor of Agder, Senior Engineer

2008 – 2010 Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Scientific Assistant

Position in Multiconsult

Summary of the career

Atle has worked with environmental management and consultancy since 2012, at the County Governor’s office, Rambøll, and Multiconsult. He has broad experience across sectors/disciplines and is a specialist in aquatic environments and environmental legislation.

Atle has been employed at Multiconsult since 2019 and has worn many hats, including environmental consultant, group leader, bid manager, discipline lead, technical lead, and project manager. He is well acquainted with both the opportunities and challenges in project delivery and sales, and brings valuable perspectives from competing companies as well as public administration.

At the County Governor of Agder, Atle carried out inspections of enterprises and served as the union representative for Naturviterne. Through this work, he gained solid knowledge of working environments and management systems, as well as how to conduct inspections and guide organizations in a structured and professional manner.

Atle also served as Digitalization Coordinator for Rambøll Environment & Health in the Nordic region. In this role, he made good use of his communication and collaboration skills and gained first-hand experience with the opportunities offered by digitalization and how to implement them within consultancy firms.

Since the winter of 2025, he has been enrolled in the EMBA programme (Executive Master of Business Administration) at the School of Business and Law at the University of Agder.

His interdisciplinary background and practical consulting experience generate many ideas, and through the EMBA programme, he has also gained tools to develop and improve organizations. Atle aims to use his competence and experience to contribute to the Multiconsult companies achieving long-term and increased profitability, and to ensure that employees have the safe and best possible workplace.

Atle Torvik Kristiansen

6

Håkon Berg Lofthus

1989

Education

2016 – 2018 Civil engineer. Geodesy, photogrammetry and GIS from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

2012 – 2015 Engineer. Surveying/geodesy, photogrammetry and GIS from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Career

2024 – Present Multiconsult AS – GIS adviser

2021 – 2024 Norwegian Armed Forces – Senior engineer Foundation data

2018 – 2021 Scan Survey AS – Civil engineer

2015 – 2016 Geomatikk Survey AS – Surveyor

Position in Multiconsult

Master of Science, Multiconsult Norge AS

Summary of the career

Håkon has a varied background where he has worked in several different roles and companies, both private and public. He has several years of experience from small and large construction projects, where he has experience from all sides of the table. Both from the contractor, builder and consultant side. He has been involved in some of Bane NOR's largest construction projects during the period.

Håkon has good experience in board work from his role as a board member of Scan Survey AS, but also from other board positions as deputy to the board of a housing association and leader of a student association. When he was a board member of Scan Survey, he was instrumental in the development of a new strategic plan for the company.

As a person, Håkon is orderly and accurate, is easily engaged and is not afraid to take responsibility.

Håkon wants to use his commitment and experience from various roles and companies to work for the Foundation's purpose, and thus contribute positively to Multiconsult's further development.

Håkon Berg Lofthus