Birgit M. Liodden

Birgit Marie Liodden is a prominent figure in the maritime and sustainability sectors, serving as a Sustainability Advisor on the Special Advisory Board to Board/Management at Teako Minerals Corp.1 Here's a comprehensive overview of her background and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

Birgit M. Liodden is the Founder and CEO of The Ocean Opportunity Lab (TOOL), which is described as the world's first floating entrepreneur lab and global ecosystem for ocean innovators.14 She has an extensive career spanning over 15 years, during which she has been a driving force for sustainability, entrepreneurship, and diversity in the maritime industry.13

Board Positions and Affiliations

Liodden holds several influential positions:

• Chair of Kuniko Norway
• Board member of Kuniko Ltd, TECO2030 ASA, Aqua Bio Technology, The Factory, Excess Engineering, and the Bellona Foundation1
• Co-lead of 1000 Ocean Startups Working Group on Diversifying the Ecosystem, a global coalition hosted by World Economic Forum1

Notable Achievements

Pioneering Initiatives:: Liodden has been behind several "global first" initiatives, including:

• Building the first global organization for young maritime professionals
• Developing the first award targeting ocean entrepreneurs
• Creating the first female maritime mentor program
• Launching the first global expo initiative integrating corporates and startups1

Leadership and Recognition::

• Became the first female Director of a global leading shipping expo at age 321
• Named among the Top100 global maritime female profiles in 20201
• Shortlisted for the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders in 20181
• Received the Shipping Name of the Year award in Norway in 20121

Background and Education

Interestingly, Liodden is described as a school dropout at 16, who has built a 20+ year business background.1 She has been recognized as one of the most visible young female leaders within the global maritime industry.1

Additional Roles and Experiences

• Former Director of Sustainability, Ocean Industries & Communication at Oslo Business Region
• Project Manager for Oslo European Green Capital/Business program
• Director of Nor-Shipping
• Founder & Secretary General of YoungShip International
• Project Manager of Global Systems & Processes at Wilh.Wilhelmsen1

Birgit M. Liodden's LinkedIn username is indeed birgitliodden, as mentioned in the query.2