Frode Arntsen

Frode Arntsen has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Frode is currently working as a Product Area Manager for Research Information at Sikt, a tjenesteleverandør in the knowledge sector, starting from January 2022. Before this, they held the position of Director of Research Services at Unit - The Norwegian Directorate for ICT and Shared Services in Higher Education and Research, starting from February 2019.

Prior to their role at Unit, Frode was the Director Business Support and Director of Research Services at Unit - Direktoratet for IKT og fellestjenester i høyere utdanning og forskning from May 2018 to December 2021. Frode also served as the Managing Director at BIBSYS, an information technology company, from September 2011 to December 2017.

In their earlier career, Frode held leadership positions at various organizations including NTNU Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Development, Helitrans AS, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Mercuri Urval, Norwegian Air Force Academy, and Norwegian Air Force. These roles ranged from Managing Director to Vice President and Deputy Commander.

Overall, Frode Arntsen has extensive experience in research services, business support, information technology, and professional development.

Frode Arntsen's education history began in 1979 when they underwent undergraduate navigator training. This training does not specify a degree or field of study. From 1982 to 1985, they attended the Norwegian Air Force Academy and obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Natural Sciences. In 1994 and 1995, they pursued an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree in Strategy and Leadership from both BI Norwegian Business School and Norwegian School of Management. The MBA program at the Norwegian School of Management focused on Strategic Leadership.