Berit Svendsen

Berit Svendsen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various high-profile organizations. Currently serving as a Special Advisor at Advansia since January 2023, Berit has also held significant positions such as Chairman of the Board at Vy since June 2019 and Head of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Trondheim 2025 between December 2021 and December 2022. Previous roles include Head of Vipps International from October 2018 to November 2021 and Head of Telenor Scandinavia from March 2017 to September 2018, along with serving as Chief Executive Officer of Telenor Norway from September 2011 to September 2018. Academic credentials include multiple master's degrees in Technology Management from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, the Norwegian School of Economics, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as a master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.