Bente Sollid

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Gulltaggen Honorary Award Winner. Chair & NED with +10 years as CEO, internet pioneer, and entrepreneur. Norway's Top 50 Women in Tech. Keynote Speaker (Athenas). Lecturer Scandinavian Executive Institute. @ Digital Hverdag
Bente Sollid's Location
Oslo, Oslo, Norway, Norway
About Bente Sollid

Bente Sollid has over a decade of CEO experience and extensive board involvement across publicly listed companies and tech start-ups. Founder of Digital Hverdag, which became Cell Network, listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in 1999 with a market cap of SEK 9 billion, now Bouvet ASA on the Oslo Stock Exchange.She made history as the youngest member of the Norwegian Editors' Association and was a finalist for the Woman Board Award in 2018. Ranked as Norway’s 10th most powerful woman by Økonomisk Rapport in 1999, she was honored with the Gulltaggen Honorary Award in 2023 for her contributions to the internet industry.Bente holds multiple board positions, including Chair of Placewise Group, Sonat Group, UtilityCloud, and Task Alliance, and serves on executive boards for Polaris Media, Europris, Motor Gruppen, Insenti, Lumi Group, Orgbrain, and Boards Impact Forum. From 2019-2024 she was lecturing at BI Norwegian Business School in the executive Master's program on Innovation, Digitization, and Business Models. She is also a regular lecturer at the Executive Board Program, organized by the Scandinavian Executive Institute in collaboration with INSEAD.Bente Sollid has held numerous advisory roles, including serving as a council member for Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland's election campaign in 1997. She has also been an advisor to several Ministers of Trade and Industry, including Lars Sponheim (Venstre) and Grete Knudsen (Ap), as well as Minister of Modernization Morten Andreas Meyer (Høyre) on the E-Norway initiative. From 2015 to 2017, she served as an advisor to the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries, with a focus on the Creative Industries. She was a member of a government-appointed expert committee to determine future funding for NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation).In addition, Bente has served on several advisory boards, including Aftenposten’s Tech Advisory Board, and has been a mentor for Digital Norway’s Board Program for women. She has also played a key role in mentoring CEOs in tech and growth companies since 2000.Bente led the development of TV2’s website, which was awarded Norway’s best website in 1998, and DinSide, which won Best Technology Website in Scandinavia the same year. Since 2000, she has mentored CEOs of tech and growth companies.

Bente Sollid's Current Company Details
Digital Hverdag

Digital Hverdag

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Gulltaggen Honorary Award Winner. Chair & NED with +10 years as CEO, internet pioneer, and entrepreneur. Norway's Top 50 Women in Tech. Keynote Speaker (Athenas). Lecturer Scandinavian Executive Institute.
Bente Sollid Work Experience Details
  • Digital Hverdag
    Ceo
    Digital Hverdag Sep 2001 - Present
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  • Athenas Norge
    Key Note Speaker
    Athenas Norge Jan 2019 - Present
    Oslo Area, Norway
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  • Utilitycloud
    Chair
    Utilitycloud Aug 2024 - Present
    Oslo, Norge
    UtilityCloud is at the forefront of digitalizing the energy sector. UtilityCloud’s innovative platform is designed to enhance efficiency and flexibility for energy companies, helping them succeed in a rapidly evolving and competitive market. With a strong commitment to the green transition, we drive continuous product development that meets market demands and supports a cleaner energy future. My role is to ensure that UtilityCloud remains a leader in enabling smart, sustainable solutions for the energy industry.
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  • Sonat Topco As
    Chair
    Sonat Topco As Feb 2024 - Present
    Group of innovative companies—Sonat Consulting, These Ways, Figment, and Apparat. Together, they provide a comprehensive range of services, including cloud-based backend architecture, AR/VR frontend visualization, data science, machine learning, innovation design, and Lowcode/NoCode solutions.
  • Placewise Group
    Chair
    Placewise Group Jun 2016 - Present
    World-leading proptech company serving the global shopping mall sector, with a network of over 1,100 shopping malls. Placewise has a strong international presence, with offices in Europe, the USA, and Asia, and a team of around 120 employees. In addition to my role as Board Chair, I also serve as the Chair of the Compensation Committee, where I ensure that our compensation policies support the company’s growth and align with industry standards, fostering a motivated and high-performing team.
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  • Task
    Chair
    Task Jun 2023 - Present
    Oslo, Norway
    A leading provider of digital learning solutions. With a portfolio of over 1,000 projects in e-learning, film, and gamification, Task delivers innovative educational experiences that engage and inspire learners.
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  • Europris
    Non Executive Director
    Europris May 2015 - Present
    Europris is Norway's largest discount variety retailer by sales, offering a wide range of quality merchandise across 15 product categories, including both own brands and well-known brand names. The company also owns the ÖoB retail chain in Sweden, further expanding its presence in the Nordic market.Member of Remuneration Committee.Member of Digital Advisory Board.
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  • Polaris Media Asa
    Non Executive Director
    Polaris Media Asa Jun 2009 - Present
    Polaris Media is a publicly listed Scandinavian media company, established in 2008, with roots going back to the first publication of Adresseavisen in 1767. It is a major player in the Nordic media landscape, owning 77 local and regional media outlets, including 60 in Norway and 17 in Sweden, such as Göteborgs-Posten and Adresseavisen. The company also operates six printing facilities and multiple distribution companies. Polaris Media focuses on sustainable operations and upholds democratic principles like freedom of speech and press.Member of Remuneration Committee
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  • Lumi Gruppen
    Non Executive Director
    Lumi Gruppen Jan 2022 - Present
    Oslo, Oslo, Norge
    Lumi Gruppen is a top education provider in Norway, comprising Sonans, a leader in private exam preparation courses for high school students, and Oslo Nye Høyskole (ONH), a private university college with a campus in Oslo and online programs. Acquired in 2019, ONH offers higher education across various disciplinesMember of Remuneration Committee
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  • Insenti As
    Non Executive Director
    Insenti As Jan 2024 - Present
    Insenti has been offering project management services to property developers in the Oslo area since 2001. In the last three years, the company has overseen projects totaling approximately 12 billion NOK.
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  • Motor Gruppen As
    Non Executive Director
    Motor Gruppen As Sep 2018 - Present
    Oslo Area, Norway
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  • Orgbrain As
    Non Executive Director
    Orgbrain As Sep 2020 - Present
    Oslo, Norway
    Orgbrain is a Norwegian company founded in 2017 by experienced board members who aimed to simplify and improve board management and compliance. The company provides user-friendly, modern technology solutions to help boards handle their tasks and legal obligations more effectively and securely.
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  • Boards Impact Forum
    Non Executive Director
    Boards Impact Forum Apr 2023 - Present
    The Boards Impact Forum is the Nordic branch of the Climate Governance Initiative, in partnership with the World Economic Forum. It aims to engage board directors in the Nordics and globally to drive sustainability, climate action, and innovation for sustainable business practices. The forum provides a platform for directors to raise ambitions, learn about addressing climate risks and sustainability, and collaborate with peers, leveraging the Nordic leadership in innovation and corporate governance.
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  • Handelshøyskolen Bi
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Handelshøyskolen Bi Sep 2020 - Dec 2024
    Teaching 'Digitalization, Innovation and Business Models' to executive master program at BI Norwegian Business School.
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  • Questback Group As
    Non Executive Director
    Questback Group As Aug 2021 - Dec 2023
    Listed as a public company on Euronext Growth in Oslo in August 2021.
  • Nortel
    Non Executive Director
    Nortel Jan 2021 - Oct 2023
    Listed as a public company on Euronext Growth in November 2020.
  • Hafslund
    Member Of The Board
    Hafslund Oct 2017 - Apr 2023
    Oslo
    Norway's second largest power generator and operates only renewable energy. Hafslund produces enough renewable energy to be able to supply half of all Norwegian households with electricity.Member of Remuneration Committee.
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  • Eika
    Member Of The Board
    Eika Apr 2015 - Apr 2023
    Oslo Area, Norway
    Norwegian finance group.Member of Remuneration Committee.
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  • Cell Network
    Ceo Cell Network Norway & Member Of Nordic Management Group (Today Bouvet Asa)
    Cell Network Aug 1993 - May 2000
    Oslo
    Led the Norwegian operations of Cell Network, following the merger of Digital Hverdag with New Media Science in 1998, creating Norway's largest internet consultancy. Played a key role in the company's strategic expansion, including the merger with Linne Group AB and Cell Network AB in 1999. Cell Network was publicly listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in 1998, achieving a market capitalization of SEK 9 billion by February 2000 and employing 2,000 people across Europe. Served as part of the Nordic Management Group, driving leadership and operational excellence across the region.
  • Owned By Romsdals Budstikke
    Editor-In-Chief, Kyst-Nytt
    Owned By Romsdals Budstikke 1987 - 1989
    Fræna
    Led the editorial operations of Kyst-Nytt, a local newspaper owned by Romsdals Budstikke in Molde, serving 3,000 subscribers. At 19, became the youngest-ever member of the Norwegian Editor Association, responsible for overseeing content strategy, editorial decisions, and day-to-day management of the publication. Demonstrated strong leadership and editorial skills at an early stage in my career.

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Bente Sollid works for Digital Hverdag

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Bente Sollid's current role is Gulltaggen Honorary Award Winner. Chair & NED with +10 years as CEO, internet pioneer, and entrepreneur. Norway's Top 50 Women in Tech. Keynote Speaker (Athenas). Lecturer Scandinavian Executive Institute..

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Bente Sollid attended Insead, Harvard Business School Online, Insead, Insead, University Of Oxford, Mit Sloan School Of Management, Mit Sloan School Of Management, Bi Norwegian Business School, Norges Markedshøyskole, Høgskolen I Molde.

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