Alva Industries Welcomes Thomas Bergan as Its New Chief Operating Officer

Alva Industries strengthens its executive team with a seasoned operations leader.

With over 25 years in manufacturing and scale-up environments, Thomas Bergan steps into the COO role to support Alva’s next phase of industrial expansion.

Alva Industries (ALVA) has named Thomas Bergan as its new Chief Operating Officer, a strategic leadership move that underscores the company’s ambitions for large-scale industrial growth.

Bergan joins Alva with more than 25 years of experience spanning manufacturing, industrial scale-up, and high-volume production. Over the course of his career, he has earned a reputation for strengthening operational frameworks and guiding organizations through transformative periods of growth.

Known for his strategic precision, analytical strength, and seasoned executive judgment, Bergan has consistently built systems that support scalable, efficient, and high-performance operations—attributes Alva aims to leverage as it moves into its next phase.

“Thomas brings an exceptional combination of operational depth, strategic insight, and a people-first leadership style that aligns strongly with Alva’s mission,” said Oliver Skisland, CEO of Alva Industries. “His experience in building high-performance teams and scaling industrial operations will play a critical role as Alva prepares for its next chapter of growth.”

Reflecting on his new role, Bergan said:
“I have worked within manufacturing for over 25 years, both scale-up and high-volume production, and I look forward to contributing with my experience and together with a great team ensure Alva Industries will meet the expectations and utilize the high potential that is in both the people and the product.”

As COO, Bergan will lead Alva’s operational strategy, oversee production scalability, and guide cross-functional execution across its technology and product divisions. His appointment marks a significant strengthening of Alva’s leadership bench as the company advances toward broader industrialization and increased global market presence.