Extensive experience from executive positions in global companies within Telco, Broadcasting/Media and Process Industry sector at CEO and CXO level with a high degree of international exposure across Americas, Asia and Europe. Strategic management, Top management, Sales Management in B2B & B2B2C, International experience, Business development, Change management and organisational builder.Experience covers growth strategies with M&A’s as well as consolidation analysis and implementation of new strategic plans.As CEO of two operational mobile communication companies in the forefront of technology and enabling connectivity on-board cruise-ships and aircraft, significant experience has been gained in greenfield operation, building of organisations and achievement of goals in line with the expectations of the owners.Background in petrochemical industry related to offshore and on-shore activities based on several operational risk analyses performed for customers ranging from exploration, government authorities and research institutes. Further experience is diverted into chemical process industry and explosives industry where I have been managing large international projects to extract synergies from a global organisation through management systems, tools and reporting. The position has also included the overall global responsibility for results within Health, Safety and Environment, which is defined as one of four core values of the corporation. Specialties: Operational management, project management, strategic management, negotiations, globalisation and international operation, consolidation processes, benchmarking, risk management & control, development and implementation of management systems.#Consulting # IoT #Telco # IT #Satellite #4G #5G #NBIoT
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CeoGriptelOslo, No -
Board MemberGriptel Ab Mar 2023 - Present
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Board MemberSia Gripsteel May 2022 - PresentEstablishment of brand new, modern, effective and environmentally friendly production facility which will serve the needs of GRIPtel in a rapidly growing market
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CeoGriptel Feb 2021 - PresentFull operational responsibility for the specialized steel manufacturer GRIPsteel AS, serving the telecom market with mounting solutions which facilitates their infrastructure projects (including 5G rollout).Strategic goal is strong grouwth in home market and expansion to other nordic and european markets.
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Senior Executive ConsultantBirn+Partners May 2019 - Feb 2021Located In 10 Countries, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Baltics, Switzerland, The Netherlands, DkBirn+Partners is a premium consultancy company within executive search and consulting, origins in Denmark now with 50 dedicated consultants in 9 countries having +350 years of combined experience. # Executive Search: Finding the right talent for executive positions. # Consulting: strategic advice and facilitation of organizational leadership, team development, change management, executive coaching# Onboarding Services: Birn+Partners developed a concept for leaders “The first 100 days”. A structured method for enhancing ROI, retention and fit in the organization. # Assessment/Development: Assessing talent and clarifying expectations and identifying competence/resource gaps.# Career Advisory Coaching and guidance for leadership in transition. Creating awareness of career strategy and personal market value. Preparing for the next job. -
Managing DirectorBjørdal Management Nov 2017 - May 2020Helping startups with Go-To-Product and Go-To-Market strategies. Designing and securing funding plans and aligning business plans with realistic market potential
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Ceo - Interim Management For HireBerge As Aug 2018 - Jun 2019BERGE AS ble etablert i 2018 på basis av at et fagmiljø (representert av Norsk Takst) og et teknologimiljø med lang erfaring og tung kompetanse innen utvikling og applikasjon av sensorteknologi, fant sammen for å redusere kostnader forbundet med vannlekkasjer i bygg.Dette er et problem som koster samfunnet store summer hvert år, og takstmennene møter dette til stadighet i sitt virke.Etter et drøyt år med produktutvikling, er vi nå klare for lansering av vår løsning for eiendomsmarkedet – «BERGE-skruen» (pat. Pending)Det grunnleggende problemet er at vannlekkasjer oppdages for sent, og at en tidligere varsling av lekkasjer vil hindre at det oppstår skader på byggets konstruksjoner. Derved kan en redusere både kostnad og tid for rehabilitering betydelig ved å få tidlig varsel om lekkasjer. Det unike med BERGE AS er at vi kombinerer det ypperste av sensorteknologi med en patentert skrue som gjør at vi kan oppdage lekkasjer og sikrer varsling til et kompetansemiljø som kan vurdere behov for tiltak. Sensorene vil monteres av autoriserte takstmenn som sikrer riktig plassering og at arbeidetutføres under deres forsikringsordninger. Idéen er presentert for de største forsikringsselskapene og eiendomsutviklerne i Norge og har blitt meget godt mottatt.Selskapet eierstruktur sikrer at vi har tilgang til byggeteknisk kompetanse, kompetanse rundt teknisk produktutvikling innen hardware og software, samt markedskompetanse innen eiendomsbransjen. Vi har også etablert avtaler om samarbeid med de ypperste fagmiljøer i Norge innen sensorutvikling og programvareutvikling gjennom våre partnere, Meshtech og Vestrum Consulting for å sikre videre produktutvikling for dette markedet.
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Global Head Of CommercialTelenor, Global Wholesale Apr 2015 - Oct 2017Fornebu, Norway, NoAll Wholesale activities in Telenor are collected under the brand of Telenor Global Wholesale, with mandate to manage, negotiate and buy/sell wholesale capacity on behalf of all 13 Business Units.Main achievements: massive reduction in cost and maintained revenue for Telenor Group in a global business environment where wholesale rates have dropped significantly, and the capacity requirements for outbound traffic has increased by more than 20X -
Director - Head Of Commercial Europe, Africa & AmericasTelenor Group Jan 2014 - Apr 2015Fornebu, NoResponsible for all Commercial relations between 13 Telenor Business Units and our international roaming partners. Personnel responsibility for 20+ regional managers and negotiators throughout Telenor Group.Main achievements: Alignment of 13 Business Units with very different needs and requirements, establishment of a joint strategic approach and demonstrating in practice that significant value can be extracted by a global co-ordination of wholesale roaming negotiations for Telenor -
SvpTelenor Europe Aug 2013 - Dec 2013Project management for strategic analysis and evaluation of new OTT and SVOD platform across all screens (TV, PC, Tablet and Smartphone) for implementation across several Telenor BU's.Main achievements: evaluation of established BC and adjustments on this, evaluation of different technical alternatives, reporting on suggested way forward
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President & CeoTelenor Aeromobile Sep 2010 - Jul 2013Crawley, West Sussex, GbMobile connectivity for airline passengers across the world.Main achievements: Clarification of business potential, outsourcing of non-core activity, cost/revenue focus, alignment of employees and partners, focus on strong partners in JV ownership structure -
President & CeoTelenor - Maritime Communications Partner Mar 2007 - Sep 2010Fornebu, NoFull operational and management responsibility of a company which is fully owned by the Telenor Group.The company is striving to be the global leader in enabling maritime communication for crew and passengers.Main achievements: Organizational restructuring, cost control leading to positive EBITDA, Strong sales focus leading to massive revenue increase.
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Coo - Strategy And ProjectsTelenor - Maritime Communications Partner Aug 1999 - Feb 2007Fornebu, NoFull responsibility within strategic analysis, planning, implementation, mergers and acquisitions and overall responsibility all operational processes in the value chain. The position reports to the corporate CEO and includes line responsibility for 25 highly qualified personnel
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Vice President Corporate HseDyno Nobel Jan 1996 - Jul 1999Salt Lake City, Utah, UsWorldwide responsible for HSE in worlds largest explosives manufacturing company
Pål Bjørdal Skills
Pål Bjørdal Education Details
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InseadTelenor Top Management Studies -
London Business SchoolBranding
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London Business SchoolFinance For Top Managers
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Informa Telecoms UniversityTelecom
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Bi - Centre Of Management StudiesLeadership Navigation
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The University Of ManchesterMechanical Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Pål Bjørdal
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Pål Bjørdal works for Griptel
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Pål Bjørdal's current role is CEO.
What schools did Pål Bjørdal attend?
Pål Bjørdal attended Insead, London Business School, London Business School, Informa Telecoms University, Bi - Centre Of Management Studies, The University Of Manchester.
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Pål Bjørdal has interest in Economic Empowerment, Education, Environment, Science And Technology, Human Rights, Health.
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