Eivind Hildre is a senior executive with over two decades of experience in international project finance (PF), with a specialized focus on infrastructure and renewable energy. He currently serves as an independent member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Risk Committee at CIFI.

Eivind has built a distinguished career at DNB, the largest financial services group in Norway, where he has held multiple leadership roles. He currently serves as Global Head of Project Finance, overseeing a global team and an international portfolio of large-scale PF transactions within energy and infrastructure. He has been instrumental in building the PF organization and business of DNB, which includes a significant footprint in Latin America.  He is also part of the management of the Energy Division of DNB, setting strategic directions for its global energy business. 

His expertise spans banking and finance, structured and project finance, risk analysis and due diligence, banking regulations, and the global energy sector, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy and sustainable investment. He has worked extensively with alternative sources of risk capacity like multilateral banks, export credit agencies, credit insurance and private debt. 

Eivind holds a MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from NTNU (Norway) and an MBA in International Business from MIIS (US). He is recognized for his ability to build strategic bridges between stakeholders and foster long-term relationships in the investment world. His experience and expertise make him a trusted advisor and a valuable board member for CIFI.