André Wallann Larsen is the Chief Executive Officer of Nordland Research Institute. He has broad leadership experience from the public sector and cultural institutions, including his former role as CEO of Bodø2024 – European Capital of Culture. His core competencies lie in strategic management, institutional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration at the intersection of research, policy, and civil society.

He has served on multiple national boards and expert juries.

Education
Larsen holds a Master of Arts degree (Cand.philiol) from the University of Oslo and a Master of Business Administration from the Bodø Graduate School of Business. 

Current positions

Deputy Chair of the Board, National Touring Theatre (Riksteatret)
Board alternate, Nothern Norwegian Arts Museum (Nordnorsk kunstmuseum)
Managing director, Nordland Research Foundation