Bjørn Mannsverk

Bjørn Mannsverk has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Bjørn currently works at Norges Bank Investment Management as a Team Performance Program Lead, where they combine human performance coaching with team performance coaching to establish psychological safety and promote sustainable high-performance culture. Prior to this, they worked as a Mental Trainer at Kolstad Håndball and Agens in 2021. Bjørn also served as a Mental Coach at FK BODØ/GLIMT from May 2017.

Earlier in their career, Bjørn held positions at Advansia, where they were a Group Leader for Analysis, Consulting, and Crisis Communication from November 2020 to December 2022. Bjørn also worked as a Project Manager, Security Manager, and Security Advisor at the same company from November 2019 to October 2022.

Bjørn has also contributed to the Royal Norwegian Air Force, serving in various leadership roles. From 2019 to 2019, they were a Section Chief - Operations Executive and the Chief of Staff at the NAOC (Norwegian Air Operations Centre). Prior to this, they held the position of Section Chief - Chief Current Ops at NAOC from August 2017 to November 2019. Bjørn also served as the Chief Current Ops at NJHQ (Norwegian Joint Headquarters) from August 2013 to July 2014. Additionally, they worked as a Squadron Commander and Commanding Officer at 332 Sqn RNoAF from August 2011 to August 2013 and as Deputy Commander and Director of Operations at 331 Sqn from August 2007 to August 2011.

Furthermore, Bjørn briefly worked as a Mental Trainer at Norsk Bridgeforbund from February 2022 to October 2022.

Overall, Bjørn Mannsverk has a strong background in human and team performance coaching, mental training, leadership, and crisis management gained through their extensive experience in various organizations and roles.

Bjørn Mannsverk has a diverse education history. In 1988, they completed the Grunnleggende befalsutdanning (Basic Officer Training) at Befalsskolen Værnes, with a specific focus on Flyskolen (Flight School). Following this, in 1989, they attended Luftkrigsskolen (Air War College), where they studied Military Operational Art and Science/Studies.

Moving forward, in 1990, Bjørn participated in the EURO-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) program, specializing in Military Aviation. Subsequently, in 1994 and 1995, they completed the Fighter Weapon Instructor Training (FWIT), honing their skills in Special Education and Teaching/Training.

Shifting gears, from 2008 to 2009, Bjørn pursued their studies in Military Joint Operations Planning and Strategy at Forsvarets høgskole (FHS). Bjørn returned to FHS in 2018, this time focusing on International Relations and National Security Studies.

In between these periods at FHS, Bjørn Mannsverk engaged in other educational opportunities. In 2009 to 2010, they completed the Luftforsvarets Mentorprogram (Air Force Mentor Program), enhancing their personal awareness and self-improvement. Additionally, in 2010 to 2011, they attended the Mindfulness Instruktør Kurs (Mindfulness Instructor Course), which further expanded their knowledge in the field.