Leila Asdal Danielsen

Leila Asdal Danielsen has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Leila Asdal is currently a board member at Nærsnes og Åros Idrettsforening since April 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Hystar starting in October 2021.

In 2022, Leila also held a position as a board member for the Digital Leadership Community at Polyteknisk Forening from March to November. Before that, they worked at Nel Hydrogen as the Head of Corporate Communication (interim) from December 2020 to September 2021, and as a Brand Manager from March 2019 to September 2021.

Leila's earlier experiences include roles at DNV, where they served as a Social Media Manager - Energy from February 2018 to March 2019, a Communication Advisor - Energy Nordics & Baltics from May 2015 to February 2019, and an Internal Communication Specialist from January 2008 to February 2018. At DNV, they gained expertise in various communication positions such as a video communication specialist, online news writer and editor, project manager, internal magazine writer and editor, and environmental program project manager, among others.

Additionally, Leila worked as a Reporter at News Talk 980 CKNW from October 2006 to June 2007. Leila Asdal also had internships at Global News and CTV in 2007. Leila started their professional journey as a student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology from 2005 to 2007.

Leila Asdal Danielsen pursued their education in a sequential manner. In 2003, they attended the University of the Fraser Valley, where they completed their first year of study in General Studies. Following this, from 2004 to 2005, they engaged in part-time studies in Broadcast Journalism at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Leila Asdal then continued their education at the same institute, specializing in Broadcast and Media Communications with a focus on Broadcast Journalism, from 2005 to 2007. Finally, they completed their Master of Science (MSc) degree in Science Communication and Public Engagement at The University of Edinburgh from 2016 to 2019.