Ida Bentsen

Ida Bentsen began their work experience in 2007 as a Trainee and later became a Project Manager and Graphic Designer at Pytt & Panne AS. Ida then worked as a Marketing Coordinator at Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS from January 2010 to March 2012. From 2012 to 2018, they held roles as a Member of the Board and Chairman of the Board at Thorsvika As and Hedvig As. In 2016, they joined TheFactory (Oslo) as a Member of the Board, supporting startups through accelerator programs and investments. In 2019, they became a Co-founder and Member of the Board at Goods Oslo, focusing on designing sustainable consumer brands. Ida also served as the Chairman of the Board at Goods Oslo from November 2020 to May 2022. From August 2017 to January 2023, they worked at Heydays, where they held various positions, including Senior Project Manager / Team Lead, Studio Manager, Managing Director, and Director of Operations. In 2022, they became a Partner at ARC Arise Consulting, supporting Norwegian companies within the group with projects and operations. Additionally, they are currently serving as the Director of Projects and Operations at ARC Arise Consulting, contributing to efficiency and growth within the group. Overall, Ida Bentsen has a diverse background in project management, operations, consulting, and board positions across various industries.

Ida Bentsen completed the Female Future Program at The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) in 2017 to 2018. The program focused on developing female leaders in Norwegian business for Board and Executive management roles. In the same year, they also attended BI Norwegian Business School for a program called Styrekompetanse.

In 2009, Ida earned a Master's Degree in Design Management from the University of the Arts London. Earlier, from 2004 to 2007, they obtained a Diploma in Graphic Design from Westerdals Oslo ACT.