Mathilde Emilie Thue

Mathilde Emilie Thue is the Chief Executive Officer of the Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA), a role she has held since September 2022. NABA is dedicated to promoting business opportunities between Norway and African countries, focusing on fostering economic collaboration and sustainable development initiatives.

Professional Background::

• Chief Executive Officer, NABA (September 2022 - Present): Leading the organization in its mission to enhance business relations between Norway and Africa.
• Chief Operating Officer, NABA (May 2019 - August 2022): Responsible for operational strategies and management within the association.
• Project Director, NABA (January 2018 - April 2019): Oversaw various projects aimed at strengthening ties between Norwegian and African businesses.
• Adviser, NABA (August 2017 - January 2018): Provided strategic advice to enhance the organization's initiatives.

Prior to her tenure at NABA, Thue worked as a Sustainability Manager at CleanTech Innovation AS and held various roles in project management and communications within non-profit organizations focused on youth empowerment and environmental issues.

Education:: Thue holds a Master's degree in Business and Development Studies from Copenhagen Business School (2013-2016) and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Agder (2009-2013). She also participated in an Erasmus program at Università Carlo Cattaneo.

Languages:: She is proficient in Norwegian (native), English (full professional proficiency), and has limited working proficiency in Spanish.

Thue's work emphasizes empowering young people and addressing climate action, reflecting her commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility in business practices.