We are thrilled to announce that Ina Beate Waage Gimre will be stepping in as our new Chief Technology Officer (CTO)! With her strong technical and managerial skills and her experience in managing complex projects, we are confident Ina will continue to drive our technical vision forward and lead the team to new heights.

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At the same time, we’d like to thank Petter Vabø, who has served as our CTO with dedication and insight. Petter will remain with us and take on the position of Senior Principal Engineer with a focus on the technical side of WindSpider development, continuing to contribute with his extensive expertise and experience and remaining a key person in finding smart technical solutions.
We want to thank Petter for his continued passion and commitment to WindSpider.
We’re excited for what the future holds with both Ina and Petter on board.

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About Ina Beate Waage Gimre

Ina has 16 years of experience in EPCI and M&M projects within the oil and gas industry, most recently serving as Senior Project Manager for the Sleipner Multifield Portfolio for Moreld Apply. From 2022 to 2024 she was a member of the Board of Directors at FPE Sontum.

With a background in structural engineering, Ina holds a master’s degree specializing in offshore construction. She is currently pursuing an Executive MBA in Strategic Management at NHH.

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About WindSpider

WindSpider is offering an innovative lifting solution for installation and major component replacement of wind turbines, onshore and offshore. The self-erecting solution, which uses the turbine tower as support, has several attractive features, including eliminating relative motion between crane and wind turbine, no turbine weight or height restrictions, compatibility with floating vessels, and good operability at windy sites. With an effective lifting capacity of +1500 metric tons, WindSpider solves some of the biggest issues in the wind industry and is prepared for the next generations of wind turbines at a substantially lower cost.