Ingrid Helsingen Warner

Ingrid Helsingen Warner is a senior communications professional and partner at Leidar Norway, a communications consultancy firm. She has been with Leidar since its establishment in 2010 and became the Managing Director of Leidar Norway on January 1, 2018.1

Professional Background

Ingrid is a senior advisor specializing in international communications, based in Oslo. She supports internationally-minded leaders and companies with their positioning and thought leadership activities.2 Her expertise includes:

• Helping clients identify their "North Star" and develop unique insights
• Profiling clients across traditional and social media
• Coaching leaders in message development and crisis handling

Prior to her current role, Ingrid worked as an account manager at Weber Shandwick in Switzerland, handling global clients in energy, technology, and healthcare sectors. She also served as StatoilHydro's regional communications manager for Africa and Latin America.2

Education and Skills

Ingrid holds a BA in Politics and International Studies from the University of Warwick, UK. She serves as the alumni representative in Norway for her university and is currently learning Arabic.2

Leadership and Influence

As a communications expert, Ingrid has:

• Coached over 300 leaders in various communication skills
• Helped profile clients at global forums like the World Economic Forum and UN General Assembly2
• Co-founded Sustainability Hub Norway, where she works on building community and creating spaces for meaningful conversations5

Ingrid describes her mission as "hatching leaders to change their world" by helping people and businesses find their North Star, their communities, and communicate effectively.3

International Expansion

Ingrid has been involved in Leidar's international growth. In May 2023, she expressed pride in Leidar's expansion to Washington and New York, noting her Norwegian-American background.4