Idar Lars Ulstein (2 April 1934 – 29 April 2012) was a Norwegian businessperson. He was educated as a naval architect at the

Norwegian Institute of Technology The Norwegian Institute of Technology (Norwegian: ''Norges tekniske høgskole'', NTH) was a science institute in Trondheim, Norway. It was established in 1910, and existed as an independent technical university for 58 years, after which it was m ...

Trondheim, Norway Trondheim ( , , ; sma, Tråante), historically Kaupangen, Nidaros and Trondhjem (), is a city and List of municipalities of Norway, municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 2020, it had a population of 205,332, was the third most pop ...

. After completion of his education in 1962, he entered the family business

Ulstein Group Ulstein Group is a group of companies that focus on various marine-related industries, but is mainly known for its shipbuilding and ship design activities. The largest unit is ''Ulstein Verft AS''. The company's head office and primary operations ...

, and was manager of the company until he retired as chief executive in 1997. He then served as chairman of the board until 2011. Idar Ulstein was a member of the

Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences The Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences ( no, Norges Tekniske Vitenskapsakademi, NTVA) is a learned society based in Trondheim, Norway. Founded in 1955, the academy has about 500 members. It is a member of the International Council of Aca ...

, and was appointed Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav for his "service to Norwegian industry". In 2010, he was awarded the OSJ Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Ulstein Group published their 90 years of history in 2007. In this book, Idar Ulstein is quoted and referred to.

Idar Ulstein recognised for lifetime achievement.
1934 births 2012 deaths People from Møre og Romsdal Norwegian Institute of Technology alumni Norwegian businesspeople Members of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences {{Norway-business-bio-stub