Anita Krohn Traaseth

Norwegian business executive, Chair, Non-Executive Director, member of the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot Advisory Board., former CEO of Innovation Norway and Hewlett-Packard Norway.

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Summary

Anita Krohn Traaseth is a Norwegian business executive, bestselling author, and experienced leader in the private and public sectors.
Having served as the CEO of Innovation Norway and the first female Managing Director of Hewlett-Packard Norway, she brings over 20 years of expertise in change leadership, innovation, technology, and strategic planning.
Anita is a high-performer with a proven track record of transforming complex organizations and engaging stakeholders through her team-oriented leadership style.
She holds certifications in strategy and innovation from MIT, has completed the High Potential Leadership program at Harvard Business School, and various Executive Master programs at BI Norwegian School of Business.
Recognized for her thought leadership, Anita has been named one of the Top 50 Global Business Thinkers in 2018 by Thinkers50 Radar, amongst the top 50 most inspiring women in European Tech in 2015 and 2016, and as one of the top 25 Young business talents in Norway in 2005.
An award-winning author, Anita has penned bestselling books on leadership and shares her insights as a columnist at Aftenposten and through her podcast, 'Godt nok for de svina'. She is also the founder of Vriml, a platform supporting ambitious individuals.
Anita's specialties include innovation, technology, change leadership, transformation, policy-making, diversity, politics, management, boards, outsourcing, strategy, start-ups, sales, negotiations, and social media.
Her educational background features executive programs from BI Norwegian Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Harvard University, along with a diverse academic curriculum from various universities.
Anita Krohn Traaseth has contributed her expertise to several organizations, serving in leadership roles such as Chairwoman of the Executive Board at Startup Norway, Founder of Vriml, and on boards of companies like DSD AS and Soil Steam International AS.
She has also been actively involved in organizations related to gastronomy, innovation, and environmental sustainability, showcasing her commitment to driving positive change across various sectors.