Trine Svalestad is an experienced professional in sustainability, compliance, and strategic procurement, currently serving as SVP of Sustainability at Aker Solutions since May 2022. Prior roles include Manager of Compliance Ethics Programs, Head of Equinor University, and Head of Digitalisation for the Johan Sverdrup field development at Equinor from September 2017 to May 2022. Trine Svalestad previously worked at Statoil from October 2011 to September 2017 in various roles, including Management Assistant to EVP Margareth Øvrum and Senior Consultant for Strategic Procurement. Initial career experiences include positions at Wikborg Rein, Universitetet i Bergen, and various internships in law firms. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Law and Political Science from the University of Bergen and completion of the Project Executive Program at the University of California, Berkeley.