Trygve Morkemo Jr

Trygve Morkemo Jr has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Trygve started their career as a Bank Teller at Bank of America in 1998. Trygve then worked as an Operations Manager at San Francisco Shipping Service, where they analyzed operational activities and coordinated jobs and vessel schedules.

In 2005, Trygve joined SRI A Mortgage Company as an Operations Officer, where they analyzed the creditworthiness of potential borrowers, moved into operations, and implemented a lead generation system. Trygve later founded Lenders National Group, a residential mortgage lending company, and eventually sold it.

In 2008, Trygve served as an Operations Management/Consultant at Eternal Beverages, where they consulted KAM ventures in the acquisition of Eternal. Trygve performed cost analysis of the logistics department, streamlined the shipping strategy, and reduced the cost of logistics.

From 2011 to 2012, Trygve worked as an Equity Sales European equities broker at Carnegie Investment Bank in Oslo. Trygve built a book of clients, managed the purchase and sale of their stock portfolios.

In 2013, Trygve joined Norwegian as a Revenue Analyst, and in 2014, they became a PPM Controller for the Home Channel (Grocery) at Coca-Cola European Partners. Trygve led the annual budget planning process, conducted monthly forecast reviews, and analyzed trends to identify risks or opportunities within the profit and loss statement. Trygve also reported their findings to executive leadership.

From 2016 to 2018, Trygve served as a PPM Controller for the Out of Home Channel (HORECA & KBS) at Coca-Cola European Partners. Trygve continued to lead the budget planning process, forecast reviews, and trend analysis.

Most recently, Trygve has been working at Eternal Water. Trygve started as the Director of Operations in 2018, overseeing all company operations, including the entire supply chain, co-packers, manufacturing/warehouse facilities, quality control, customer service, and e-commerce. In 2021, they were promoted to Vice President of Operations, managing a team of six direct and fifty indirect employees and continuing to oversee all operations.

Trygve Morkemo Jr has a strong background in operations management, supply chain, budgeting, and strategic analysis. Trygve has successfully led teams and implemented cost-saving measures in various industries.

Trygve Morkemo Jr started their education at Lynn University in 2002. Trygve pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and European Affairs, which they successfully completed in 2004. In the following year, 2003, they attended the University of California, Berkeley, during the summer, where they focused on the study of Business.

In 2009, Trygve Morkemo Jr attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for a brief period during the summer. Although the degree name is not mentioned, it can be inferred that they took courses in Accounting during their time there.

From 2010 to 2012, Trygve Morkemo Jr pursued a Masters degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at BI Norwegian Business School.

Overall, their educational journey involved a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and European Affairs, followed by summer studies in Business at two different universities, and finally, a Masters degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.