Helen Knutsen

Helen Knutsen is an experienced professional with a diverse background in project management and advisory roles within various organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Adviser at Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap (DSB) since March 2017, Helen leads emergency preparedness initiatives and exercises. Concurrently, Helen has been a project manager at Direktoratet for nødkommunikasjon since August 2013, overseeing the implementation of emergency communication systems. Previous positions include advisory roles at Undervisningsbygg KF and OptioFM, project management in the oil and gas sector at Kongsberg Intellifield, and IT leadership at the Norwegian Police Academy. Helen holds degrees from BI Norwegian Business School and Datahøgskolen, alongside extensive experience in managing teams and budgets across various sectors.