Bente M. J.

Bente M. J. has extensive work experience in the energy industry, with a focus on gas sales. Bente M. has held various roles at Vår Energi, starting as a Commercial Controller in Gas Sales in 2004 and progressing to become the VP of Gas Sales in 2022. During their time at Vår Energi, Bente has been responsible for managing gas sales activities, negotiating contracts, and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.

In addition, Bente has worked at Accenture ANS as part of the BP team in 2003, and at Statoil as a Senior Økonomikonsulent in the Eiendom og kontordrift department from 1998 to 2000. Bente M. also gained experience at Andersen Consulting Services AS as a member of the BP team from 1997 to 1998. Earlier in their career, Bente worked at Tromsø kommune in various roles, including Økonomiplanlegger and Konstituert Budsjettsjef, where they were responsible for budget planning and financial consulting.

Overall, Bente M. J. has a strong background in gas sales, contract negotiations, and financial planning, with over two decades of experience in the energy industry.

Bente M. J. has a comprehensive education history. Bente M. started their studies in 1983 at Kongsbakken Videregående Skole, where they completed their Artium degree in Bedriftsøkonomi in 1986. Following this, they enrolled at Trondheim Økonomiske Høgskole (TØH) from 1986 to 1988, where they obtained a Høgskolekandidat degree in Economics. Later, Bente attended Handelshøgskolen (HHN) from 1988 to 1990, where they completed their Sivilekonom degree in International Business. In 2001, they pursued further education in data at Sør-Trøndelag University College (HiST) via an internet-based program. This advanced use of data course, designed for individuals with a college degree, lasted until 2003. Overall, Bente M. J. has a diverse academic background focused on business, economics, and advanced data usage.