Åsmund Weltzien

Åsmund Weltzien is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Head of Communications at Norsk Utenrikspolitisk Institutt (NUPI) since June 2013, where responsibilities encompass strategic communication, media relations, and digital content production. Prior to this role, Åsmund was an Adviser at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on the Refleks program aimed at enhancing public debate on Norway's foreign policy. Additional roles include Embassy Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Norwegian embassy in Paris, Higher Executive Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concentrating on climate and sustainable development, and Head of a research group at Telenor R&D studying disruptive technologies. Educational background consists of a cand.polit. in Social Anthropology from the University of Oslo and prior studies at Nesbru videregående skole and Fort Collins High School.