Board of Directors 2026–2027
Competence and Sector Coverage
The Board of Directors brings together extensive experience from key sectors including industry, energy, maritime, finance, law, and international trade. Collectively, the board represents a strong mix of strategic, commercial, legal, and operational expertise.
- Chair of the Board of Directors – Ronny Solberg
The Chair is also CEO of Rotura AS and serves as Chair of the Georgian-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Oslo. The Chair contributes broad experience in international business development, cross-border trade, and organizational leadership.
- Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors – Svein Stolpestad
Group Vice President for Strategy & Sustainability at Jotun A/S. He brings deep competence in global industrial operations, sustainability strategy, and corporate transformation.
- Board Member – Ståle Torgersbråten
Chief Legal Officer / General Counsel at Eksfin (Export Finance Norway). He provides strong expertise in export finance, public policy frameworks, regulatory compliance, and international trade facilitation.
- Board Member – Felix H. Tschudi
Chairman and owner of Tschudi Shipping Company. He contributes extensive knowledge of the maritime sector, logistics, shipping operations, and global transport networks.
- Board Member – Jannicke Valderhaug
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Optimar. She brings commercial leadership experience from the seafood technology and industrial automation sector, with a strong focus on international markets.
- Board Member – Svein Åge Olsen
Vice President at Aker Solutions. He contributes deep industry experience from the energy and offshore engineering sector, including large-scale project execution and industrial development.
- Board Member – Roar Paulsrud
Founder of Roar Paulsrud AS. He provides entrepreneurial experience and business development expertise in agriculture sector, with a focus on consultancy and commercial operations in Norway.
Summary
Together, the our Board covers a wide range of sectors including:
- Energy and offshore engineering
- Maritime and shipping
- Industrial manufacturing and technology
- Export finance and public sector frameworks
- Legal and regulatory expertise
- International trade and commercial development
- Entrepreneurship and consultancy
This combination ensures strong strategic oversight, broad industry insight, and solid governance across both national and international contexts.
