Birger Steen

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Birger Steen, a distinguished Norwegian business leader, was born in 1966 and holds an MBA from INSEAD and an MSc in Computer Science from the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTNU). With a dynamic career spanning various industries, he has made significant contributions to numerous organizations.

Since 2015, Birger has served as a Board Member and is a member of the BOSC and BRIC. Notably, he holds positions as CEO and Director of the Board at FREYR Battery, where he drives strategic initiatives for sustainable energy solutions.

In addition to his role at FREYR Battery, Birger serves as Chair of the Board at Nordic Semiconductor ASA and Pagero AB, providing strategic guidance and leadership to these organizations. He also serves as a Board Member at PragmatIC, contributing his expertise to drive innovation and growth.

Birger’s previous key positions include serving as Thematic Partner at Summa Equity AB, where he also served as Board Chair of Myneva Group GmbH. He has held board positions at Schibsted ASA and Cognite AS, demonstrating his breadth of experience across different sectors.

Before his board positions, Birger held executive roles at Parallels Inc. and Microsoft Corporation, where he served as Vice President of Worldwide SMB & Distribution and General Manager for Russia and Norway. He also served as CEO of Scandinavia Online AS and held roles at Schibsted ASA, McKinsey & Company, and Norwegian Oil Trading AS.

Birger Steen’s extensive experience, combined with his strategic vision and leadership skills, make him a highly respected figure in the Norwegian business community. As a Board Member and CEO, he continues to drive innovation and shape the future of sustainable energy solutions and technology.

 

Personal Details

Title: Mr
Surname: Steen
DoB: 01/01/1966
Age: 60 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: Norway
Country of Birth: Norway
Language: English
Qualification: MSc, Computer Science, MBA
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Working history

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Nordea Bank
Appointed Date: 01/01/2015
Date Resigned: 29/09/2023
Industry: Banking

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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
Nordea BankBoardMember01/01/201529/09/2023

 

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