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Summary

Passionate about driving the transition to renewable energy and creating sustainable solutions for a greener future. Experienced in renewable energy project development, business strategy, and project finance across diverse markets. Particular emphasis on emerging markets and solar energy.

Holding a M.Sc. in energy systems engineering with a focus on renewable energy, supplemented by executive master program studies in corporate financial management.

Enthusiastic about exploring new opportunities and challenges, employing cross-functional skills to deliver innovative and impactful solutions to address the global energy challenges.

Work experience

Business Development Manager | Renewable Energy Finance and Development

2021-08present
Fred. Olsen Renewables, Oslo, NO

Tasked to develop nearshore floating solar energy as a new business area for the company. The region of key interest is Southeast Asia, a region in urgent need of innovative and sustainable energy solutions. In this role, I blend renewable energy technical expertise with commercial, market and financial strategy to drive the development. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, investors, and potential partners in the countries we are engaged in.

Responsible for project finance and solar energy park technical layouts. 

Senior Consultant | Energy Market Analyst

2021-012021-07
DNV, Oslo, NO

Conducted commercial and technical due diligence on energy market investment opportunities, contributing to investment decision-making processes. In addition, I managed a project to support electricity market development in multiple countries, funded by USAID.

Principal Consultant | Electricity Market Development | Emerging markets

2015-112020-12
Nord Pool Consulting AS, Oslo, NO

At Nord Pool Consulting, I advised companies, government agencies, and intergovernmental organizations on electricity market development, deregulation and organizational establishment. To do this, I worked closely with the Innovation Norway, Norad, and experts from Norwegian Embassies.

In Africa, I collaborated with Norad to enhance the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), focusing on improving prices, regional flows, and integrating renewable energy. In Asia, I partnered with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to support the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in building a more unified electricity market.

Additionally, I led a project for Norad to assist the Chinese National Energy Administration in developing a framework for trading renewable electricity among provinces in China. I also evaluated market and business model opportunities in the electricity sectors of Brazil and the Philippines.

Trading adviser | UK power exchange establishment and power market operation

2012-112015-11
Nord Pool AS, Oslo, NO

As Trading adviser, I was part of both the business development department and the operational department at Nord Pool. This position included both internal and external projects with primarily focus on the development of the European power market and especially the UK power market with the establishment of the UK power exchange N2EX. Furthermore, the position gave me insight to the European electricity market, energy trading platforms, systems, and data reporting.

Consultant | Project management and Energy markets

2011-102012-10
Epsilon AB, Stockholm, SE

Worked as a consultant providing advise to Swedish electricity companies and utilities. Involved in process optimization, system development, and business development activities.

Education

Executive Master program course - Corporate Financial Management

2022-102023-06
BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo, NO
  • Financing, valuation, investments, financial risk management, international finance.
  • Thesis dealt with the proposed resource rent tax on wind power and district heating projects in Norway, evaluating the effect on project valuation and financial performance in the new (proposed) tax regime.
  • 30 ECTS
  • Grade: A

Master of Science in Energy Systems Engineering

2006-092011-06
Uppsala University, SE
  • Key focus: Solar energy, wind power, hydrogen, energy storage, hydro power, and batteries technologies.
  • Transmission infrastructure and energy trading.
  • Master thesis focused on solar energy.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

2007-012011-06
Uppsala University, SE
  • Market and financial analysis.
  • Bachelor's thesis dealt with the European stock market, MiFID.

English language studies

2005-092006-01
Stockholm University, SE
  • 30 ECTS

Upper secondary school (national elite sport school)

2000-092003-06
Alpina riksidrottsgymnasiet Sälen, Sweden
  • Natural Science Programme, alpine skiing.

Other industry trainings

Wind power project planning course

2012
STF Ingenjörsutbildning

Applied project management course

2012
Wenell management AB

Certified Associate in Project Certified Associate Management

2012
Project Management Institute

Languages

  • Swedish (mother tongue)
  • English (fluent)
  • Norwegian (12 years work related experience)

Computer skills

  • PVsyst (Solar energy production simulations)
  • Homer Pro (Microgrid and battery energy storage simulation software)
  • Office package (Excel, Power Point, Word)
  • VBA Excel
  • Trading and back-office systems

Certifications

  • Pilot’s license 
  • Driving license
  • Offshore yacht master diploma

Other experiences

2019 - ongoing    Board member, Oslo seaplane club
2017                      Planned and executed a ski expedition on East Greenland 
2010                      Planned and executed a sailing expedition north of Svalbard
2008                      Ascended Aconcagua 6962m, Argentina
2004 - 2005          Sailed across the Atlantic Ocean twice
2003                      Swedish military service – Norrlands Dragonregemente K4, Arvidsjaur, Arctic ranger
1997 - 2003          Competed in alpine skiing at elite level for several years