Stein Ove is the Strategic Advisor & Head of Crisis Management, Digitalization, and IT at Skagerak Energi AS, where he is responsible for shaping the company’s IT strategy, infrastructure architecture, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and governance. With nearly two decades of experience in IT leadership, he has spearheaded strategic projects, digital transformation initiatives, and crisis management efforts. Prior to his current role, Stein Ove served as Department Manager for DigIT Platform Services at Skagerak Energi, overseeing IT platform architecture, service management, and cloud transitions. His expertise extends to IT procurement, contract negotiations, and security governance. He has also held leadership positions at the Research Council of Norway, Komplett Group, and Telenor, focusing on IT operations, strategy, and digital innovation. Stein Ove’s extensive background in technology management, change leadership, and security makes him a valuable voice in discussions on IT governance, digital transformation, and risk management.

Skagerak Energi produces, trades, and transmits electric power and other forms of energy from renewable sources. The work we do is a significant contribution to the green transition. We are investing in increased digitalization and new, flexible work methods. The company has approximately 710 employees, an annual power production of about 6 TWh, over 210,000 grid customers, and an annual turnover of approximately 3 billion Norwegian kroner. The company is organized as a group, with core operations consolidated in five wholly-owned subsidiaries: Lede, Skagerak Kraft, Skagerak Varme, Skagerak Energipartner and Skagerak Energitjenester. Skagerak Energi also holds significant stakes in Air Liquide Skagerak, Laugstol and Isola Solar.