Bård Gamnes

Bård Gamnes serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Barel AS since September 2021, leading the company's turnaround for growth and recognition as a top employer in Norway. Notable achievements include merging two operating locations into one factory, receiving the Great Place to Work certification for three consecutive years, and significantly increasing revenues and EBIT. Previously, Bård held roles such as Head of Strategy and Business Development at Barel, Board Member at Sundquist Anlegg AS, Head of the Board at UNGT ENTREPRENØRSKAP FINNMARK, and Innovation Manager at Gamnes & Bror AS. Bård's experience also encompasses managerial positions at EY and Accenture, focusing on health care IT strategy and project management. Education credentials include a degree in ICT and mechanical engineering with a focus on entrepreneurship from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and a summer program in entrepreneurship from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University.