Rikke Winther Nørgaard

Rikke Winther Nørgaard has worked in various roles and companies throughout their career. In 2020, they co-founded Aegir Insights, a technology-driven intelligence company serving the offshore wind sector. As the CCO and co-founder, they leverage data science and industry experience to assist global renewable players in making smarter decisions. Rikke advises offshore wind developers, investors, and regulators.

In 2023, Rikke became a board member at Energy Cluster Denmark.

Prior to Aegir Insights, Rikke worked as a Lead Consultant at Treetop Partners from 2018 to 2021.

From 2017 to 2018, they served as the Regional Commercial Manager for North America at Ørsted. In this role, they were responsible for the commercial strategy, bid preparation, and optimization of offshore wind projects in development in North America. Rikke was also a member of the US management team and Asset Project Steering Committees.

Before Ørsted, Rikke held various roles at DONG Energy from 2011 to 2017. Rikke was a Senior Commercial Manager and a Pipeline Manager (Team Lead) in the Wind Power division. Rikke also worked as a Business Consultant.

In 2008, Rikke started their career as a Sustainability Advisor at Novozymes. Rikke was responsible for investor relations, stakeholder management, and business development. Rikke also served as a Sustainability Professional and a Sustainability Project Assistant during their time at Novozymes.

Rikke's early work experience includes a role as an Assistant Development Consultant at the Confederation of Danish Industries from 2007 to 2008.

These experiences highlight Rikke's expertise and contribution to the renewable energy and sustainability sectors.

Rikke Winther Nørgaard's education history is as follows:

- From 2019 to 2021, they attended Harvard Kennedy School and earned an Executive Certificate in Economic Development with a focus on Energy, Infrastructure & Economic Growth.

- Rikke pursued their Master of Science degree in International Business from Copenhagen Business School, completing it from 2007 to 2009.

- In 2008, Rikke Winther Nørgaard took MBA courses specializing in Finance & Strategy at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore as part of an exchange semester.

- Rikke completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Language, and Culture from Copenhagen Business School, studying from 2004 to 2007.

- In 2006, they participated in an exchange semester at Queen's University, where they pursued studies in Strategy and Development Studies as part of their Bachelor of Science program.

- Rikke obtained their High School leaving certificate from Viborg Katedralskole between 1999 and 2002.

Additionally, Rikke Winther Nørgaard has obtained several certifications throughout their career:

- In 2022, they completed the "25 kvindelige iværksættere du bør kende 2022" certification from Dansk Erhverv.

- In 2021, they were listed on the "Women's Power List 2021" by A Word About Wind.

- In 2020, they received a certificate of completion for the Leading Economic Growth Program from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education.

- In 2019, they were awarded a certificate of completion for the Climate Change and Energy Program from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education.

- In 2017, they participated in the Columbus talent and leadership program for project managers and specialists, organized by Ørsted.

- In 2015, they completed a course on Personal Leadership from Mannaz | Kurser, uddannelser og konsulentydelser.

- In 2013, they completed the Leading Others (DONG Energy) - Organizational Leadership program offered by Dale Carnegie Training.