Bjørn Petter Nygaard

Director Commercial & Operational Excellence at Elkem

Bjørn Petter Nygaard has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Bjørn Petter most recently worked at Elkem ASA, where they held the position of Director Commercial & Operational Excellence. Prior to this, they worked as a Financial Manager and Business Analyst at the same company.

Before joining Elkem ASA, Bjørn worked at Danske Bank as an Intern/Business Support in the Business Banking department.

Earlier in their career, Bjørn gained experience in sales and management roles. Bjørn Petter served as a Sales Manager and Sales Representative at XXL Sport & Villmark and worked as a Sales promoter at Retail House Norway. Bjørn Petter also worked as a Sales consultant and Framer at Galleri Ismene.

Furthermore, Bjørn has experience in marketing and finance. Bjørn Petter worked as a Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator at SK Vidar - Fokus Bank Oslo Maraton and held positions of Head of Finance and Vice President at the International Marketing Organizational Office, BI Norwegian Business School.

Bjørn also has experience in e-commerce, having worked in Sales at Dressmann AS.

Overall, Bjørn Petter Nygaard has a strong background in finance, sales, marketing, and operational excellence, with experience in various industries including banking, sports, retail, and education.

Bjørn Petter Nygaard holds a Master's Degree in MSc in Business, Major in Finance, which they obtained from BI Norwegian Business School in 2016. Prior to that, they completed a one-year program in Business from Hedmark University College (HH) from 2012 to 2013. In 2011, they received a Bachelor's degree in International Marketing from Pace University - Lubin School of Business. Lastly, from 2009 to 2012, they studied International Marketing at BI Norwegian Business School.

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Timeline

  • Director Commercial & Operational Excellence

    September, 2020 - present

  • Financial Manager

    January, 2018

  • Business Analyst

    January, 2017