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11.11.2026

Hans-Ingar Løvstad appointed CEO of Advania Norway

Advania has appointed Hans-Ingar Løvstad as CEO of its Norwegian operations, effective immediately. Løvstad was previously Managing Director of Consulting and brings almost 30 years of experience in IT services, consulting and leadership in Norway to the 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 the consulting business and building closer relationships with the organisations it serves. He previously held senior roles in consulting, software sales and bid management at one of the Nordic region’s largest IT companies, and started his career as an officer in the Norwegian Armed Forces.

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