* ESG specialist/manager, 20+ yrs int’l experience in managing cross-disciplinary teams with a diversity of ethnic and religious backgrounds.* Director of Sustainability, SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge (among Norway’s largest privately owned banks; part of SpareBank 1 alliance, #2 financial industry player in Norway)* Key role in the Alliance's cross-disciplinary work on ESG benchmarking of funds, and tools for assessing ESG in corporate credit decisions * Developed the SpareBank 1 Sørøst-Norge’s sustainability strategy & -policy, prior to the merger with SR-Bank, in interaction with different teams and professions within the organisation. Responsible for implementing portfolio EU taxonomy alignment, development of sustainable products and services for retail and corporate clients, and portfolio climate risk assessment. Co-managed the issuance of the bank's initial green bond. Managed Eco-Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn) certification, reporting according to CSRD, GRI, UNEP FI PRB, TCFD and TNFD guidelines, as well as EU taxonomy reporting.* Co-founded Differ, which provides advise and funding to startups beyond the grid, and Prime, a provider of ultra-clean and efficient biomass stoves for households in developing countries. Managed a gender-diverse Indonesian team of Muslims and Christians (Prime) and primarily Buddhists (Brighterlite).* Co-founded and co-managed Point Carbon (a leading provider of analysis, data and news to the carbon and energy markets), from start-up to grown-up stage. Played a key role in its business development towards developing countries, including the establishment of offices and subsidiaries in such countries. Responsible for e.g. building the operations in Kyiv, Ukraine.* 10+ yrs consulting experience within sustainability from all continents on issues spanning from market entry strategy, business planning and project risk assessment via policy analysis to long-term strategy. Clients: financial institutions, energy companies, multilateral organisations and governments. * Expert on technical, regulatory and financial risks facing sustainability projects and startups.Specialties: Sustainability, ESG, EU taxonomy in banking, voluntary carbon markets, carbon reduction projects and technologies, climate policy measures, international climate negotiations.