Experience

Debattene om Norges Fremtid

• Norway
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Democracy and Debate Program

  • May 2021 - Present

  Debattene om Norges fremtid is a democracy program, funded by Stiftelsen Fritt Ord, Ferd AS, Forskningsrådet and Amedia, enabling dialogues, roundtables and public debates on the real challenges for Norway´s future. We address climate change, environment, social inequality, polarization, diversity, integration, innovation and other topics with big impact. My role is to shape, form and moderate these debates with a combined scientific and journalistic methodology together with editorial staffs, scientists, activists, business advocates and a film production team. https://www.norgesfremtid.com



MilleniumAssociates AG

• Switzerland
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Partner/Global Advisory Board

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  MilleniumAssociates is a leading independent Switzerland and UK-based international M&A advisory firm with a global network of strategic alliances across the globe. From Scandinavia I am an international partner and member of the Global Advisory Board, with services across industries. Specific expertise and focus green and impact investments, ESG and sustainable finance. MilleniumAssociates is a leading independent Switzerland and UK-based international M&A advisory firm with a global network of strategic alliances across the globe. From Scandinavia I am an international partner and member of the Global Advisory Board, with services across industries. Specific expertise and focus green and impact investments, ESG and sustainable finance.



Headvisor AS

• Norway
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jan 2020 - May 2022

  Headvisor AS is a leading recruitment agency, specialized in executive search and recruitment of CEO´s, top management and specialized functions in private & public sector. I also provide strategic counseling in leadership, strategic communication for teams and individual executives. 25 years of personal leadership practice in media, private international business and public sector as CEO, at executive level and in BoD´s. Sertified in pchycometric and psychological assessment tests. Headvisor AS is a leading recruitment agency, specialized in executive search and recruitment of CEO´s, top management and specialized functions in private & public sector. I also provide strategic counseling in leadership, strategic communication for teams and individual executives. 25 years of personal leadership practice in media, private international business and public sector as CEO, at executive level and in BoD´s. Sertified in pchycometric and psychological assessment tests.



Secure-NOK®

• Norway
• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2021

  Secure-NOK is a cybersecurity specialist firm, detecting and removing security attacks and events such as espionage, sabotage, malware and other harmful events in industrial networks. We provide disruptive, advanced protection. Secure-NOK is a cybersecurity specialist firm, detecting and removing security attacks and events such as espionage, sabotage, malware and other harmful events in industrial networks. We provide disruptive, advanced protection.



BCW Global

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• CEO Norway

  • May 2018 - Dec 2019

  Responsible for Burson Marsteller/ BCW’s operations in Norway and for a multi-disciplined staff, serving clients across industries. Focused on clients in private business and global offering. Specialized in energy, climate and sustainability. As CEO also provided customized strategic advice to C-suite and executives in business-critical communication. Member of EMEA leadership team with access to the company’s extensive network around the globe. Burson-Marsteller and Cohn&Wolfe merged during 2018 and ranks as the largest full service communication and PR agency in the world.



ONS Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Member of conference program committee at ONS 2018

  • 2017 - Sep 2018

  ONS is a global energy meeting place connecting international suppliers, operating companies and decision makers. ONS was established by Stavanger City Council, Statoil, Stavanger Forum and the Norwegian Petroleum Society. ONS is a global energy meeting place connecting international suppliers, operating companies and decision makers. ONS was established by Stavanger City Council, Statoil, Stavanger Forum and the Norwegian Petroleum Society.



Statkraft

• Norway
• Electric Power Generation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President, Corporate Communication

  • May 2011 - May 2018

  Responsible for communication strategy, policies and execution as well as brand building, reputation, sponsorships and marketing. Developed digital strategy and innovative platforms. Media, communication and change management at international level, with Statkraft present inn 20 countries in Europe and emerging markets. Strategic advisor to CEO/Corporate Management in all external issues and in crisis management. Member of CFO financial reporting team and performance improvement programs. Company representative at international climate change conferences and forums (eg WEF Davos), responsible for Statkraft’s symposium Climate Roundtable. Responsible for partnerships with organisations like Munch Museum/National Gallery, DNO&B, Red Cross, WWF and Norway´s Biathlon Team.



Transparency International

• Germany
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Member of the Board

  • Jan 2008 - May 2015

  Transparency International gives voice to the victims and witnesses of corruption. Works together with governments, businesses and citizens to stop the abuse of power, bribery and secret deals. A global movement with the vision of a world free of corruption. Transparency International gives voice to the victims and witnesses of corruption. Works together with governments, businesses and citizens to stop the abuse of power, bribery and secret deals. A global movement with the vision of a world free of corruption.



Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)

• Communication Director (EVP)

  • May 2009 - Jan 2011

  Member of top management, official spokesperson, member of crisis team. Strategy and execution of communication turnaround, improving reputation and media perception. Developed new digital platforms. Member of top management, official spokesperson, member of crisis team. Strategy and execution of communication turnaround, improving reputation and media perception. Developed new digital platforms.



Oslo Metro (Oslo T-bane)

• Member of the Board

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Oslo Metro is the rapid transit system of Oslo, Norway, operated by Sporveien T-banen. The metro is integrated into the public transit system of Oslo and Akershus. As a board member, was involved in the planning of a more efficient and effective transit system. Oslo Metro is the rapid transit system of Oslo, Norway, operated by Sporveien T-banen. The metro is integrated into the public transit system of Oslo and Akershus. As a board member, was involved in the planning of a more efficient and effective transit system.



KK (Norwegian Women's magazine)

• Editor In Chief

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

  Editor in Chief, Member of CM, publisher. Overall responsibility for P&L and editorial profile. Positioned KK as serious brand in the highly competitive women’s segment. Drove annual profits to all time high, despite adverse financial climate. Launched new digital platforms and niche magazines within documentary journalism/health/fitness. Editor in Chief, Member of CM, publisher. Overall responsibility for P&L and editorial profile. Positioned KK as serious brand in the highly competitive women’s segment. Drove annual profits to all time high, despite adverse financial climate. Launched new digital platforms and niche magazines within documentary journalism/health/fitness.



Fridtjof Nansen Institute

• Norway
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Fridtjof Nansen Institute is an independent foundation engaged in research on international environmental, energy and resource management, politics and law. Focused on energy and climate change. Delivered master thesis as associate on Norway and OPEC at FNI. Fridtjof Nansen Institute is an independent foundation engaged in research on international environmental, energy and resource management, politics and law. Focused on energy and climate change. Delivered master thesis as associate on Norway and OPEC at FNI.



Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK)

• Norway
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of News, TV & radio, anchor and Chief Political Editor

  • Jan 1997 - Apr 2004

  Head of TV News/Radio, Head of Political Staff, Chief Commentator politics and anchor elections, reaching record high audiences during election nights. Merged TV/radio/web into new org, shaping primetime news TV (Dagsrevyen) and reshaping general election coverage and comments. Anchor for news and political/election programs. Deputy member of NRK Council (Advisory Board) from March 2018- Head of TV News/Radio, Head of Political Staff, Chief Commentator politics and anchor elections, reaching record high audiences during election nights. Merged TV/radio/web into new org, shaping primetime news TV (Dagsrevyen) and reshaping general election coverage and comments. Anchor for news and political/election programs. Deputy member of NRK Council (Advisory Board) from March 2018-



Aftenposten

• Norway
• Newspaper Publishing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Head of the Political Department, journalist and editor

  • Jun 1989 - Jan 1997

  At Norway's largest newspaper, journalist in feature, news, politics and foreign affairs. Head of the Political Department in the period 1994-1997. Leading daily commentator in Norwegian politics and foreign policy. At Norway's largest newspaper, journalist in feature, news, politics and foreign affairs. Head of the Political Department in the period 1994-1997. Leading daily commentator in Norwegian politics and foreign policy.