Kari Ekelund Thørud

Kari Ekelund Thørud has a diverse and extensive work experience in the energy industry. Kari Ekelund has held various leadership positions and board memberships in reputable companies and organizations.

Their recent roles include being a Vice President of Ownership Governance at Norsk Hydro and serving as the CEO of Nord Pool AS, a leading European energy exchange. Kari Ekelund has also been a member of the board at XXL Sport & Villmark and Hafslund Oslo Celsio.

In addition to their corporate positions, Kari Ekelund Thørud has been actively involved in the energy sector through their memberships in organizations such as Europex- Association of European Energy Exchanges and Energi Norge.

Overall, Kari Ekelund Thørud's work experience reflects their expertise and strong leadership capabilities in the energy industry.

Kari Ekelund Thørud's education history includes attending the University of Oxford in 2023 to complete the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme. In 2014, they completed an Executive short program in Strategic project management at BI Norwegian Business School. In 2012 and 2013, they participated in the Executive Management Programme at INSEAD. Kari Ekelund also pursued Financial Energy Analysis studies at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) from 2008 to 2009. In 2000 and 2001, they completed a Business Degree (Sivikøkonom) with specialization in International Business as part of an exchange program at Tecnológico de Monterrey. Lastly, they obtained a Business Degree (Siviløkonom) in International Business from BI Norwegian Business School from 1997 to 2001.