Alva Industries Appoints Oliver Skisland as New CEO

“I’m incredibly excited to lead Alva Industries at such a crucial moment in the electrification revolution,” said Oliver. “Alva’s technology has the potential to redefine what’s possible in electric motor applications, and I’m committed to turning that potential into real-world impact. Together with the team, we will push the boundaries of innovation, scale our solutions, and make Alva a key player in the electrified future.”

Skisland’s leadership will strengthen the focus of Alva as a market-driven organization, accelerating product adoption, partnerships, and revenue growth. The company will continue innovating in lightweight, high-efficiency electric motor technology while enhancing manufacturing and supply chain capabilities to meet the rapidly growing demand. Investing in top talent and fostering a high-performance culture will remain a focus to driving Alva’s long-term success.

The company also expresses sincere gratitude to Jørgen Selnes, Alva’s founder, for his vision and leadership that have brought the company to its current strong position. After carefully selecting and bringing Oliver on board as CEO, Jørgen will take the role as Chief Strategy Officer, where he can dedicate himself to what he has always been passionate about - unlocking new market opportunities, forging key partnerships, and driving long-term global success. 

As Alva enters this next chapter of scalability and growth, the company remains dedicated to producing high-end electric motors for a wide range of applications using its patented FiberPrinting™ technology.  FiberPrinting™ enables Alva to produce motors in almost any shape or size, keeping the thinnest footprint, with high efficiency, high torque density and superior reliability.

We look forward to sharing updates on Alva’s continued advancements in electric motor technology. 

ABOUT ALVA INDUSTRIES

Alva Industries is a global manufacturer of frameless motors with its headquarters in Trondheim, Norway. The company’s patented FiberPrinting™ manufacturing technology enables Alva to produce motors in almost any shape or size, keeping the thinnest footprint, with high efficiency, high torque density and superior reliability. Visit https://www.alvaindustries.com/ to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn.