Egil Hogna

Egil Hogna is the Chair of the Board of Trustees at BI Norwegian Business School, a position he assumed in March 2024.1 Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and career:

Professional Experience

Current Roles:

• Chair of the Board of Trustees at BI Norwegian Business School (since March 2024)1
• CEO of Norconsult, a leading Nordic consulting firm (since December 2020)13

Previous Positions:

• CEO of Sapa, the world's largest producer of aluminum extrusions (2015-2017)13
• Executive Vice President at Norsk Hydro, leading the Extruded Solutions business area (2017-2020)23
• Various executive roles at Yara International (2008-2015), including:
  • CFO
  • EVP of Downstream
  • SVP & Head of Downstream2
• Several positions at Norsk Hydro (1999-2003)24
• Consultant at McKinsey & Company (1994-1999)24

Education

• Industrial Economics degree from The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)12
• MBA from INSEAD12
• Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School12

Notable Achievements

• Led the integration of Sapa into Norsk Hydro after its acquisition in 201734
• Played a key role in the Agri Turnaround project at Norsk Hydro, which led to the spin-off and listing of Yara International4
• Advocate for sustainability and environmental technology in business4

Personal Information

• Born on March 12, 19714
• Norwegian nationality4

Egil Hogna brings extensive experience in leadership, finance, and industry to his role as Chair of BI Norwegian Business School's Board of Trustees. His background spans multiple sectors, including consulting, manufacturing, and now education, making him a valuable asset to BI's governance and strategic direction.