Aker Solutions ASA announced the appointment of Trine Svalestad to the new position of senior vice president for sustainability, effective 1 May 2022. This comes as the company sees significant increase in demand for its solutions powering the ongoing energy transition. In her new role, Svalestad will report to Marianne Hagen, executive vice president and head of sustainability, HSSE and communications.

Svalestad's prior experience includes a range of management positions in petroleum refining company Equinor ASA.