Jo Olav Lunder
InvestorChair of the Board (Switzerland) / Member of the Board (Norway) at Canica
Greater Oslo Region
About
Jo Olav Lunder is founder and owner of Cigalep AS, where he serves as chairman, board member, and strategic advisor. He has over 30 years of executive leadership and board experience across telecommunications, IT services, business solutions, oil services, e-commerce, and investment management in both private and publicly listed companies. Lunder co-invests alongside family offices, entrepreneurs, and private equity firms.
Experience
- Cigalep ASChairman, Advisor and Investorcurrent2016 β presentOslo, Norway
- John Fredriksen GroupGroup Chief Executive Officer2015London Area, United Kingdom
- Vimpelcom Ltd (Veon)Group Chief Executive Officer2011 β 2015The Randstad, Netherlands
- Ferd CapitalPresident2007 β 2011Greater Oslo Region
- Ementor ASA (Atea)Chief Executive Officer2004 β 2007Oslo, Norway
- OSJC Vimpelcom (Veon)Chairman and Chief Executive Officer1999 β 2004Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
- Telenor MobileChief Operating Officer and executive positions1993 β 1999Greater Oslo Region
- Norgeskreditt AS (Nordea)Credit analyst and team manager1988 β 1993Greater Oslo Region
- 3M NorwaySales And Marketing Representative1986 β 1988Greater Oslo Region
Skills & more
Business StrategyPeople ManagementLeadershipIT ServicesTelecommunicationsOil & Gas IndustryPrivate Equity
From Jo's professional profile.
Colleagues at Canica
Andreas Danielsson
Investment Associate at Canica
Anna Husman Zuehlke
CFO at Canica
Anne Opitz
Senior Portfolio Manager at Canica
Arne Ruud
Property Manager at Canica
Britt Hagen Hoff
Accountant at Canica
Camilla Hagen Sorli
Investor at Canica
Carl Erik Hagen
Investor at Canica
Caroline Hagen Kjos
Chairman at Canica
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jo Olav Lunder?
- Jo Olav Lunder is founder and owner of Cigalep AS, where he serves as chairman, board member, and strategic advisor. He has over 30 years of executive leadership and board experience across telecommunications, IT services, business solutions, oil services, e-commerce, and investment management in both private and publicly listed companies. Lunder co-invests alongside family offices, entrepreneurs, and private equity firms.
- Where does Jo Olav Lunder work?
- Jo Olav Lunder is Chair of the Board (Switzerland) / Member of the Board (Norway) at Canica.
- Where did Jo Olav Lunder go to school?
- Jo Olav Lunder studied at Henley Business School, University of Reading (Master of Business Administration, Finance and Marketing); Oslo Business School (Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and General Management).







