Our executive leadership team

Led by CEO Lars Eirik Nicolaisen, our Executive Leadership Team combines deep energy expertise with backgrounds in venture capital, engineering, R&D, management consulting, corporate communications, technology and talent management. Formed in October 2026 to lead Rystad Energy’s next phase of growth, the team builds on two decades of work by the founding management team. Our management is backed by Marlin Equity Partners, our minority investor since October 2026, whose experience scaling technology and data businesses supports our long-term growth. Founder Jarand Rystad continues as Executive Chairman retaining the controlling shares of the company. Rystad Energy holds majority of the shares and remains independent.