Nadia Nilsen

Nadia Nilsen has been working in the technology industry since 2001. Nadia began their career at K-TEK as the Financial & Operational Manager in 2001. In 2011, they moved to ABB as the Local Business Unit Manager and Financial Controller. In 2014, they co-founded Ambrosys (Pty) Ltd and took on the role of Co-Founder and Financial Director. In 2015, they co-founded LightWare Optoelectronics (Pty) Ltd and held the roles of Interim Group CEO, Group COO & President, and CFO. In 2021, they became a Director at LightWare LiDAR LLC.

Nadia Nilsen began their educational career in 1997, when they earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Honours from the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria, with a focus in Finance and Financial Management Services. In 2003, they earned a Higher Diploma (Taxlaw) from the University of the Witwatersrand, with a focus in South African Taxation. Later that same year, they earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika.