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Email us at info@nordicinnovation.org
Or give us a call on +47 47 61 44 00

Meet our team
Hege Louise Guttormsen - Higher Executive Officer

Hege Louise Guttormsen

Higher Executive Officer
Circular Business Models
Nordic Green Mobility
Smart Connectivity
+47 478 15 831
hege.guttormsen@nordicinnovation.org
Hege began working at Nordic Innovation in January 2022 after finishing her internship there. Her focus areas include circular business models; mobility and connectivity; as well as Nordic Innovation’s Nordic Task Force for Diversity. She holds a master’s degree in international relations and has previously interned at the Norwegian Consulate General in Mumbai and Lightup Norway.

Sarah Hitz - Communication Adviser

Sarah Hitz

Communication Adviser
+47 45355470
sarah.hitz@nordicinnovation.org
Sarah has a broad experience within marketing and communication from both the private sector and public organizations with the European Parliament as her proudest reference. Her main focus at Nordic Innovation is social media, but she is open to all aspects of communication. She has a strong passion for international collaboration with business development, education and freedom of movement as her main areas of interest.

 

Portrait of Frigg Harlung-Jensen

Frigg Harlung-Jensen (welfare leave)

Communication Adviser
948 66 242
F.Harlung-Jensen@nordicinnovation.org
Frigg has for more than 10 years been working with different aspects of digital communication. Her main focus is social media, but her area of interest also includes internal communication, employer branding and graphic design.

 

Nils Arne Haagensen Senior kommunikasjonsrådgiver

Nils Arne Haagensen

Senior Communication Adviser
+47 952 20 452
nils.haagensen@nordicinnovation.org
Nils Arne has more than 20 years experienced as web editor and content manager in the private sector. He strongly believes in user centric websites, content is king and testing, testing, testing is the key to better websites.

Lena Henriksson - Head of Communication

Lena Henriksson

Head of Communication
+4791138654
L.Henriksson@nordicinnovation.org
Visionary change maker who believes in a good strategy. Combined communication and marketing expert with working experience from the broadcasting businesses Swedish Radio and UR. Walked from Media to Business and became responsible for marketing, corporate communication and PR in startups and institutes. Interested in making a difference with great communication.

 

Olivia Rekman - Innovation Adviser

Olivia Rekman

Innovation Adviser
AI and Data
Nordic Scalers
+47 45 35 50 20
olivia.rekman@nordicinnovation.org
Prior to joining Nordic Innovation in 2022, Olivia has worked for several years as an innovation consultant. In her role, she helped international consortiums of SMEs, start-ups and large companies as well as universities, to secure soft funding for green & deep-tech innovation projects. Olivia holds an MSc in International Business & Politics, and founded a CSR consultancy in 2010. Besides her experience in navigating innovation ecosystems and international business development & public policy analysis, Olivia has lived and worked in all Scandinavian countries.

 

Trine Moa
Trine Moa

Senior Adviser Strategy and Governance

Trine Moa

Trine Moa

Senior Adviser Strategy and Governance
+47 924 10 277
T.Moa@Nordicinnovation.org
Trine has more than 14 years of experience working with strategic planning, developing and implementing methodology and tools for results management, evaluation and learning, with an innovative and solutions-oriented approach to her work.

 

Linda Valestrand - Administration Consultant

Linda Valestrand

Administration Consultant
+47 928 08 151
l.valestrand@nordicinnovation.org
Linda has 23 years of administrative and client service experience. She is a problem solver and our go to person when it comes to procurements and knowledge about the daily administration of Nordic Innovation.

 

Nina Egeli - Senior Innovation Adviser

Nina Egeli

Senior Innovation Adviser
Nordic Green Mobility
Smart Connectivity
Nordic Smart Mobility and Connectivity
+47 975 20 537
N.Egeli@nordicinnovation.org
Internationalization, innovation and business development support, in combination with a strong background in strategy and policy development are main pillars in Nina’s professional life. Through project design and management, she aims to fit market needs with relevant services and opportunities that allows new business partnerships and business projects to prosper.

 

Vilde Paulsen - Communication Intern

Vilde Paulsen

Communication Intern
vilde.paulsen@nordicinnovation.org
Vilde will be working as an intern in the communications unit until the end of June, and will primarily focus on communications for World Circular Economic Forum 2023. She has experience from amongst other Norwegian Consulate General in Mumbai and the sustainability department at the University of Bergen, including a bachelor in comparative politics.

Ann-Maija Sunnanmark - Senior Innovation Adviser

Anna-Maija Sunnanmark

Senior Innovation Adviser
AI and Data
Nordic Scalers
+47 469 31 967
A.Sunnanmark@nordicinnovation.org
Anna-Maija is a finance and business development professional with 20 years’ of experience in identifying innovations and scalable business models in various industries in international context with execution capability, a can-do-attitude, holistic perspective and passion to build on Nordic strongholds.

 

Svein Berg - Managing Director

Svein Berg

Managing Director
+47 415 07 256
svein.berg@nordicinnovation.org
Svein started his position as Managing Director of Nordic Innovation in 2017. Prior to joining Nordic Innovation, he held various positions in Innovation Norway, including Senior Vice President and Regional Director. Svein has also experience as CEO of The Norwegian Seafood Council and an advisor in the Norwegian Ministry for Local Government. He holds a master’s degree in economics from The University of Oslo.