Christel Elise Kanli has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Christel Elise is currently the CFO/COO at Hofseth BioCare ASA, a position they have held since March 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Tunable AS as the CFO/COO from May 2021 to April 2023.
Christel has also worked at Smartfish AS, where they held multiple roles including COO from April 2019 to December 2019 and CFO/COO from February 2015 to April 2019. In these positions, they played a crucial role in the development of the company, professionalizing its operations, and collaborating closely with the Board of Directors. Christel Elise was responsible for HR, operations, and legal matters.
Before joining Smartfish AS, Christel worked at Orkla ASA as the VP Business Development Asia from August 2012 to January 2015. Prior to that, they worked at Orkla Asia Pacific as the CFO and VP Business Development from August 2010 to July 2012, where they were involved in M&A and strategy processes in Asia and provided financial responsibility for the organization.
Christel's earlier experience includes working as a Project Manager in Corporate Development at Orkla ASA from June 2006 to August 2010, focusing on M&A projects in Asia and leading European projects. Christel Elise also served as the Finance and Administration Manager at ScanWafer ASA from November 2000 to August 2004, where they had full financial responsibility and was involved in a merger with Renewable Energy Corporation.
Furthermore, Christel worked as a Consultant at the Inter-American Development Bank from January 2000 to November 2000 and as the Corporate Controller at Norske Skog ASA from January 1997 to January 2000.
Overall, Christel Elise Kanli has a strong background in finance, operations, business development, and M&A, with experience in various leadership roles across different industries.
Christel Elise Kanli began their education in 1989 at Maru a Pula School in Gaborone, Botswana, where they pursued GCSE Cambridge A'levels in Economics, Mathematics, History, and Norwegian. Christel Elise then attended the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) from 1992 to 1996, although the degree name and field of study are not specified. In 2004, they enrolled at the University of Oslo (UiO) to study Law, completing their studies in 2005. In 2020, Christel furthered their education by attending the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for a brief period, where they focused on Business, International Relations, and the Political Economy. Additionally, they obtained several certificates from Harvard Business School Online, including Negotiation Mastery, Sustainable Business Strategy, and Management Essentials, all completed in 2020. Christel Elise also received a Certificate in Alternative Investments from Harvard Business School Online, with the specific start year being unavailable but ending in 2020.
March, 2023 - present