About
Over 15 years in communications with particular experience in political communication, government relations, media management and reputation building. Previously led communication and stakeholder work at Virke, YS and Econa; also worked in communications for Norwegian skiing federation.
Experience
- InvestinorKommunikasjonssjefcurrent2025 — presentOslo, Norway
- ZYNK ASSeniorrådgiver2024 — 2025Oslo, Norway
- Nydalen videregåendeStyreleder2023 — 2025Oslo, Norway
- Nydalen videregåendeStyremedlem2022 — 2023Oslo, Norway
- NSR - Næringslivets SikkerhetsrådVararepresentant det konsultative råd2023Oslo, Norway
- NSR - Næringslivets SikkerhetsrådStyremedlem2022 — 2023Oslo, Norway
- YS NorgeKommunikasjonssjef2023Oslo, Norway
- Hovedorganisasjonen VirkeLeder politikk og kommunikasjon2022 — 2023Oslo, Norway
- Hovedorganisasjonen VirkeKommunikasjonssjef2020 — 2022Norway
- EconaLeder kommunikasjon og samfunnspolitikk2020Greater Oslo Region
- EconaAvdelingsleder fag og samfunnspolitikk2012 — 2020Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- EconaLeder av fagavdeling2011 — 2012Oslo Area, Norway
- EconaAnalytiker2011Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- PatentstyretTraining and Development Manager2008 — 2011Oslo
- CivitaTrainee2010Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- ManpowerSecretary2007Kristiansand, Agder, Norway
- Aberdeen Property InvestmentProject Manager2005Kristiansand
Education
- University of OxfordInternational/Global Studies2023
- University of OxfordPolitical Science and Government2023
- University of OxfordPsychology2023
- Harvard Business School OnlineCertificate in Strategy Execution for Public Leadership2023
- University of OxfordOxford Digital Marketing: Disruptive Strategy Programme, Marketing2020
- University of WarwickMaster of Arts, International Political Economy2009 — 2010
- Universitat Ramon LlullBachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business and International Relations2004 — 2007
- University of PlymouthInternational Relations2003 — 2004
- University of Agder (UiA)History2002 — 2003
- Kristiansand Katedralskole1998 — 2001
Skills & more
English5Norwegian5Political CommunicationGovernment RelationsStrategic CommunicationsStrategic PartnershipsPublic RelationsTeam ManagementStrategic Public Relations PlanningCrisis CommunicationsTeam LeadershipTeam Motivation
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Social MediaSocial Media MarketingSocial Media CommunicationsDisruptive TechnologiesCrisis ManagementMedia RelationsPublic PolicyCommunicationInternational Political EconomyPoliticsBusiness StrategyEconomicsLanguages Bokmål, Norsk · Engelsk · Spansk
- Strategy Execution for Public Leadership — Harvard Business School Online
- Oxford Digital Marketing: Disruptive Strategy Programme — Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
- Driving Speed through Agile Planning — University of Maryland
- Prince2 Foundation
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) — Assessio
From Maria's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Oxford688
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockMichael MoritzFormer Partner at Sequoia Capital; Senior Adviser at Sequoia HeritageBrad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter CapitalDominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesErin Price-WrightInvestor at Index VenturesJan HammerInvestor at Index Ventures
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Also attended Universitat Ramon Llull6
Also attended University of Plymouth13
Paul SmithChief Commercial Officer, Anthropic at Smith Point CapitalKerry BaldwinManaging Partner at IQ CapitalMatthew FrenchSenior Manager at OakglenHarry BertramAccountant – Client Financial Reporting at OakglenJosh LindseyAccountant - Client Financial Reporting at OakglenCharlie MooneyCompliance Administrator at Oakglen
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Also attended University of Agder (UiA)3
Shared employers
Colleagues at Investinor
Ane Tolnes Haugdal
Investor at Investinor
Ann-Tove Kongsnes
Vice Chief Executive Officer / Investment Director at Investinor
Birgitte
Investor at Investinor
Christian Wolff-Skjelbred
Investment Director at Investinor
Egil
Investor at Investinor
Elizabeth
Investor at Investinor
Erik
Investor at Investinor
Erik Wold
Investor at Investinor




















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