People type: Board member

Eivind Fjeldstad is a Norwegian business executive focused on international development and economic cooperation. He is the Director of Advocacy & Programme Development at Laerdal Global Health, working to improve maternal and newborn health. Previously, he led the Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA) and served as President of the European Business Council for Africa and the … Continued

Geir Bjørlo is a Norwegian communications professional with over 20 years of capital markets experience. He co-founded Corporate Communications in 2011, where he is a partner and serves listed companies and CEOs. Bjørlo holds a degree in economics (Siviløkonom) from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and has studied at the University of Economics in Prague (VŠE).

Øystein Bø is a Norwegian business executive known for his leadership in wealth management and finance. He served as CEO of Formue, a leading Nordic wealth management firm, where he played a key role in expanding its services and strengthening its market position. Before joining Formue, Bø held senior roles in banking and investment firms, … Continued

Eva Bratholm is a Norwegian journalist, author, and television presenter known for her extensive media career. She began as a journalist in 1975, later working for Arbeiderbladet, Dagbladet, and NRK, where she was a correspondent in Washington, D.C. and later in New York City. She also hosted the literary program “Bokbadet” and had the position … Continued

Marianne Heien Blystad is an economist and lawyer. She has worked in banking (Citibank) and finance (Exportfinans), and as a business developer in maritime operations and real estate development, among others in the USA and Norway. For the last 15 years, Marianne has been associated with the law firm Ro Sommernes. She has extensive experience … Continued

Jon Terje Svendsen has worked at Formue for 25 years as a wealth manager. His passion for social change led him to start a fundraising campaign among Formue’s employees in 2008. This initiative evolved into “Stiftelsen Et Rikere Liv” in 2012, where he serves as the chairman. In this capacity he initiated the foundation’s “ambassador … Continued

Hilde Midthjell is considered one of Norway’s most successful female entrepreneurs, businesswomen, and leaders. In 2004, she won the Business Woman of the Year award and was a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005 as the founder, owner, and leader of the Scandinavian conglomerate Dermanor/Dermagruppen. Later, she purchased the bankruptcy- threatened, traditional industrial … Continued

As a pioneer of Montessori education in Norway, she founded a Montessori school catering to ages 3-15, thirty-five years ago, and chairs Montessori Norway. She actively participates in boards focused on social change, sustainable business, and climate challenges, including the global peace organization Search for Common Ground. With an educational background in economics and business, … Continued