Kia Haftorn Otnes

Kia Haftorn Otnes is an experienced professional in event management and marketing, currently serving as Arrangementssjef at Norges Håndballforbund since December 2006. Key responsibilities include project management for the European Championship Events, specifically Men's and Women's EHF EURO 2020, as well as overseeing all international handball events in Norway, focusing on brand development, logistics, coordination, and marketing. Previous roles include Marketing Manager with responsibilities in marketing, sponsorship, and sales strategies, as well as a Marketing employee at Fønix Kompetanse. Kia has contributed as a board member for Borettslaget Jens Bjelkes gate 4 and served as chairman. Educational qualifications include multiple Executive Master’s degrees from BI Norwegian Business School, along with a BS in International Marketing from BI Norwegian Business School, Comillas Pontifical University, and ESADE Business School, complemented by an examen artium from the Norwegian College of Elite Sport.