Kristoffer Thoner

Kristoffer Thoner is the CEO of Mer Group, a European electric vehicle charging company fully owned by Norwegian Statkraft, with a focus on growth in EV charging across six companies in five key markets. Previously, Kristoffer held various leadership roles at Orkla ASA, including VP Head of Marketplaces/Amazon, Commercial Director at Orkla International Sales, and CMO at Orkla Home & Personal Care. Additional experience includes positions at Orkla Foods Norge, Orkla Confectionery & Snacks, and Lilleborg, where roles ranged from Head of Pizza to Marketing Director. Kristoffer holds an MBA from the University of Bath and a Master's in Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics, along with multiple certifications in digital marketing and leadership programs from Orkla and other institutions. Military training includes service as a Second Lieutenant at the Royal Norwegian Officer Candidate School.