Professor of political science at UiO and strategy at the Norwegian Defence Staff College. Former State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and published author

Minister of Agriculture and Food. He has been a member of parliament since 2017 and represents the Labour Party.

Leads DNB’s largest corporate clients and international operations. Joined DNB in 1998 and has served on Group Executive Management since 2013

Leads Deloitte’s Future of Food platform, driving transformation of the food and agri system, advising multinationals on strategy and business models.

Seven years of experience at Norges Bank, including serving as Assistant Director for Policy and Analysis. Holds an MSc in Economics from NHH and Universitat Pompeu Fabra.

More than 30 years broad experience in Nordic financial markets. Significant role in numerous transactions evolving Consumer Sector.

Specialist at the Finnish National Emergency Supply Agency, leading the Food and Water Supply Team. Focuses on crisis preparedness, food security, and supply chain resilience.

Sofia has been head of the team “ICA Grow” focusing on the future food system, since 2019.

With over 25 years in the food industry, she has held leading roles across some of Norway’s most iconic brands such as TORO, Møllerens, Lerum, Kavli and Q.

Food & Beverage Manager at DNB, former Executive Chef at Radisson Hotels. Passionate about sustainability, fair value chains, meaningful and genuine food experiences.

Head of AI Communications at Reitan Retail, focused on bringing AI and automation into everyday retail. Exited founder, investor, and occasional adventure traveler.

Director of the Norwegian Business Security Council since 2019. Chief of the Army (2015–2019). Educated at the Military Academy, NDUC and NHH.

He explores the rise of the Frifor app and Renvare-movement, revealing bold expansion moves and opportunities ahead

He has been the Chief Executive Officer of NHO Food and Drink since 2015, and has previously held a number of senior positions within the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise.

Expert in crisis preparedness, food security and civil defence at Livsmedelsföretagen (Swedish Food and Drink Industry)

Security Director Aleksander Jankov holds master's degrees in international relations and defence studies, with extensive experience in intelligence, strategy and risk management

CEO of Norgesmøllene AS, a leading flour supplier to the Norwegian food industry. Has 25 years’ experience in food and beverage and is part of the Cernova Group management

Responsible for Corporate Affairs and Crisis Management. Specialist in strategic communication, preparedness, and trade policy

Experience in food policy, safety, and animal health, from district veterinarian to senior roles. 20+ years at Nortura focusing on risk, preparedness, and crisis management

CEO of Raisio plc with experience in food and consumer business. Proven track record in strategy, growth and profitability, focused on sustainability and global expansion.

Industry Director at the Norwegian Seafood Federation, responsible for industry policy, processing, and resilient seafood supply chains.

Chief Marketing Officer at Coop Norge SA. Ingrid brings a clear perspective on how retail, technology and preparedness come together to secure everyday needs.

Founder of Myhres Matsopp, one of Norway’s largest organic mushroom producers. Mushroom evangelist and sustainability enthusiast, convinced mushrooms are the food of the future

Runs a Vestfold farm growing lettuce and baby potatoes, is NMBU-educated, and has led the family business Bjertnæs & Hoel since 2012

CEO of Rethink Food, a Norwegian consultancy on food production and industry, focusing on how EU regulation shapes the future of Norway’s food system.

Founder of GroGro-Møtsch, a Norwegian company offering clean-label, nutritious food for children and young adults. Certified nutritionist, cookbook author and Doctor of Naprapathy.

Responsible for DNB’s EU stakeholder and policy management. 20 years+ in financial markets policy development.

25+ years' experience from large corporate banking in Norway and internationally

In DNB since 2017, with twenty years’ experience within sustainability, climate and energy.

At Orkla, she works on research projects and improving product nutrition, with a recent focus on ultra-processed foods

CFO of Solar Foods. He has over a decade of experience in financial positions at the biotechnology company Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Deloitte Ltd.

Joined Axel Johnson in 2015. ABG Sundal Collier, Senior Vice President and co-founder of Alcur hedge fund, equity analyst at ABG Sundal Collier and Alfred Berg.

Founder of MatSmart and has extensive experience in starting companies within the food industry and raising capital

Managing Director of Dyrk Norsk AS, an innovation incubator owned by Bama and Gartnerhallen, developing new fruit and vegetable varieties.

Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer at Axfood, leading strategy, AI, ventures, and investments. Background from H&M and BCG.

CEO of Salvesen & Thams. Roles at McKinsey & Company, Lindsay Goldberg, Polaris Media. NHH and Indian Institute of Management.

Kristian is working with quality and administration at GCP Technology, using his chef background to improve food safety, extend shelf life, and cut food waste.

Client Executive and Food Industry Expert in DNB

Background in Norwegian defense and energy policy; master’s degrees in political science (Sciences Po) and energy management (BI Oslo/IFP Paris).

CEO of GCP Technology, leads development of food safety solutions reducing waste and environmental impact, with cross-industry applications.

Owner and Chair of the Board at BessWorks AS, working to connect Nordic industry with Chinese battery and energy storage technology.

CTO in Kilter, developing autonomous field robots for plant level weed control. He has more than 20 years experience as technical leader in hight tech companies.

CFO of NoMy, scaling fungi-based protein. Former head of Nutreco’s CVC fund, applying foodtech investment expertise to advance the circular economy.

Entrepreneur with 25 years of experience with Big data analytics, influencer marketing, FMCG product innovation, international sales and branding.

Serial entrepreneur with a track record of building and scaling companies across industries. Brings strategic clarity, operational speed and execution to high-growth ventures.