Hans-Ingar Løvstad appointed CEO of Advania Norway

Advania has appointed Hans-Ingar Løvstad as CEO of its Norwegian operations, with immediate effect. Previously Managing Director of Consulting, Løvstad brings almost 30 years of experience in IT services, consulting and leadership in Norway to his new role.

Løvstad joined Advania in 2022 through the acquisition of eXspend, the IT and business consultancy he founded and led. Since then, he has been part of Advania Norway's management team, leading its consulting business and strengthening customer relationships.

Before joining Advania, Løvstad held senior positions in consulting, software sales and bid management at one of the Nordic region's largest IT companies. He began his career as an officer in the Norwegian Armed Forces.

"I am very pleased that Hans-Ingar has accepted the responsibility of leading Advania Norway," says Hege Støre, CEO of Advania. "He knows our business well, has strong commercial insight and is a leader who brings people together. His ability to understand customer needs and connect them with the right expertise across Advania will be particularly valuable as we continue to develop our business in Norway."

Advania operates with strong local leadership, placing responsibility and decision making close to customers. As CEO, Løvstad will lead the Norwegian business, drawing on his experience of building and running a company in the market. Norway is an important part of Advania Group, with established capabilities across consulting, managed services, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity, and continued investment in areas such as AI and cyber resilience.

"Advania has strong professional teams who are passionate about solving the challenges our customers face every day," says Hans-Ingar Løvstad. "I have great confidence in what we have built together and see real opportunities to strengthen collaboration across our business areas. I look forward to leading the next chapter of Advania Norway."

About Advania

Advania is one of Northern Europe's leading technology partners, helping organisations use IT strategically to grow, innovate and create lasting value. The company serves more than 30,000 customers across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and the UK, with a particular focus on mid sized organisations and the public sector. Advania supports customers across the full technology lifecycle, combining consulting, solutions and managed services to help organisations modernise, secure and simplify their IT. Its vendor neutral approach brings together expertise across cloud, infrastructure, cyber resilience, artificial intelligence, business applications and lifecycle management, with solutions shaped around each customer's needs. With approximately 5,000 employees, Advania combines the scale and capabilities of a Northern European technology group with a decentralised operating model that keeps decisions close to customers. Long term relationships, local accountability and close collaboration are at the heart of how Advania works, supported by shared expertise and capabilities across its markets.