Erik Hope has extensive experience in leadership and management roles across various sectors. Currently serving as a retiree at DSS - Departementenes sikkerhets- og serviceorganisasjon since November 2017, Erik previously held the position of Senior Vice President and Head of Facility Management at DNB from November 2014 to November 2017. Prior to this, Erik served as Executive Vice President of Group Security and Services at DNB, overseeing approximately 425 employees responsible for security, property services, logistics, IT governance, and customer insights from August 2008 to August 2014. Erik's early career includes significant roles at Ullevål Universitetssykehus, including Vice Administrative Director and Division Director, as well as leadership positions at Aftenposten and the Norwegian Armed Forces, culminating in a rank of Major. Erik's educational background encompasses various military and business institutions, including Forsvarets høyskole and BI Norwegian Business School.