Eivind Andre Leister

Eivind Andre Leister is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Engineering, Østfold University College. He holds a Diplomkaufmann (Master's in Business Administration) from Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Germany. With 20 years in international finance and shipping sectors at institutions like Deutsche Bank and DnB Nor, he transitioned to academia, teaching since 2022. His academic interests focus on entrepreneurship in sustainable contexts, learning environment development, international educational exchange, maritime value creation, and economic history.

Leister is actively involved in projects like FREIIA (Facilitating Resilience Embracing Islands Innovation), fostering cross-border innovation among students. He has led design thinking workshops in Koster (Sweden) and Bornholm (Denmark) under this initiative. Notably, he was nominated for the 2023 Working Environment Award. His teaching spans courses like Creativity and Entrepreneurship, Business Development, and Bachelor’s thesis guidance.

Leister’s publications reflect engagement with urban development (e.g., analyzing Fredrikstad through historical archives), entrepreneurship competitions, and EXPO 2024 preparation. His work bridges academic outreach (e.g., university presentations to high schools) and regional identity discourse (e.g., articles on Østfold’s diversity and student communities).

He previously served on Fredrikstad’s city council, demonstrating civic engagement. His research collaborations span institutions like NMBU and cross-border projects under Interreg, emphasizing resilience and innovation in island regions.