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Kristin Skogen Lund
Ex-CEO Schibsted, Board Chair Delivery Hero, INSEAD, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Kristin Skogen Lund is a prominent Norwegian business leader who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at INSEAD, effective September 1, 2024.1 Her appointment marks a significant milestone as she becomes the fourth INSEAD alumnus to hold this prestigious position.1
Professional Background
Kristin Skogen Lund brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience to her new role at INSEAD.1 Some key highlights of her career include:
- Outgoing CEO of Schibsted ASA (2018-2024)12
- Director General of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (2012-2018)2
- Executive Vice President at Telenor1
- CEO of several Schibsted brands1
- Management positions at Coca-Cola Company and Unilever1
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
Skogen Lund has served on numerous boards and held various leadership positions:
- Chair of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra1
- Chair of Delivery Hero12
- Chair of the Norwegian Refugee Council12
- Board member of Mozilla12
- Former board member of Ericsson, Orkla, Adevinta, and Autostore1
- President of the European Tech Alliance1
- Member of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate12
- Member of the ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work12
- Chair of Norway's Pension Reform Committee1
Education
Kristin Skogen Lund's educational background includes:
- MBA from INSEAD (1992)12
- Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Business Administration from the University of Oregon2
- Graduate of the Norwegian Defence University College Executive Programme (2018)2
Recognition
Skogen Lund has received notable recognition for her achievements:
- Ranked 38th in Fortune's "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" (2011)2
- Featured on the "10 Global women on the rise" list2
- Consistently ranked as one of Norway's most powerful women by Kapital magazine2
- Awarded the insignia of Knight of the French Legion of Honour (2019)2
As the new Chairperson of INSEAD's Board of Directors, Kristin Skogen Lund will work closely with the Dean, Professor Francisco Veloso, to oversee and ensure the continued success of the school's global strategy.1
