Olav Mydland

Olav Mydland is an experienced professional specializing in regional and local affairs, currently serving as a Special Envoy for Regional and Local Matters at Norges delegasjon til EU since August 2023. Prior to this role, Olav held the position of Senior Advisor at the Kommunal- og moderniseringsdepartementet, focusing on regional and district policy and collaborating with EU stakeholders. Olav's background includes work at EFTA as an Acting Officer in the Internal Market Division and as a Communications Officer at the Stavanger Region European Office, along with military experience as a Sergeant in the Norwegian Armed Forces. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe, a Master's degree in European Studies from KU Leuven, and a Bachelor's degree in European Studies from NTNU, supplemented by an Erasmus exchange program at Sciences Po Strasbourg.