Statkraft appoints Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal as new CEO for renewable energy development.

Statkraft, a prominent European renewable energy company, has appointed Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal as its new CEO. Vartdal, who previously served as Executive Vice President Nordics at Statkraft, will take over from Christian Rynning-Tønnesen, who is stepping down after 14 years. Vartdal will lead over 6,000 employees, focusing on renewable energy development and consolidating Statkraft's position as Norway's largest power producer.